Mexico reports lower tomato prices after national supply agreement

Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said a national agreement on tomato production, supply and fair pricing has helped bring saladet tomato prices below MXN 20 per kilogram, or about USD 1.14/kg.

According to the Federal Consumer Protection Agency, the average price of saladet tomato in wholesale markets stood at MXN 19.51/kg, or about USD 1.11/kg, in the second week of June. The ministry said similar price behavior was observed in supermarkets, pointing to a broader easing trend after recent pressure on household food costs.

The Mexico City Central de Abasto also reported a lower reference price, with saladet tomato at MXN 13/kg, or about USD 0.74/kg, on June 19.

The price movement follows the signing of the National Agreement for the Ordering of Production, Supply, Marketing and Fair Price of Tomato on June 3. The agreement was led by President Claudia Sheinbaum and Agriculture Secretary Columba Jazmín López Gutiérrez, with participation from producers in 18 states, wholesale markets and supermarket chains.

The initiative aims to improve coordination across the tomato chain, strengthen supply and reduce price spikes for consumers while maintaining market conditions for producers.

Tomato is part of Mexico’s anti-inflation food basket measures and remains one of the country’s core household staples. The agreement is intended to support availability, improve commercialization and keep basic food prices within reach for Mexican families.

source and photo: gob.mx