Lemon price rise in northern Peru due to seasonal cycle, not shortage

Consumers in Lima and northern Peru have faced rising lemon prices in recent weeks, but industry leaders stress that the variation is seasonal rather than a sign of shortage. Gabriel Amaro, president of the Association of Agricultural Producer Guilds of Peru (AGAP), explained that the adjustment reflects the natural production cycle of the sutil lemon.

Harvests typically drop between August and October, temporarily reducing supply and pushing prices upward. Amaro assured that this is a normal market trend and that lemons will remain available for consumers. Production is expected to recover gradually from mid-October, with prices stabilising between November and December.

He also confirmed that no climatic factors are threatening crops during this period. Piura accounts for over 60% of Peru’s sutil lemon production, followed by Lambayeque (8%) and Tumbes (7%), which supply the domestic market. Meanwhile, Tahiti lemons, less consumed locally, are mainly destined for export.

source: agraria.pe

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