A significant increase in potato prices in the markets – New Algeria

I knew Prices Potatoes have increased significantly in the markets of the state of Mostaganem, reaching 90 dinars per kilogram and sometimes more, which has angered citizens who have felt this gradual rise over the last days of this widely consumed item among Algerians, especially during Ramadan when the demand for it doubles.

And on a tour for a number of Markets It turned out that the prices of white potatoes ranged between 85 dinars to 90 dinars per kilogram, compared to 70 to 80 dinars for red ones. It is noted that both types of potatoes are not of the good variety, which sparked controversy among citizens who complained about this increase that affected One of the most important materials that cannot be absent from homes.

What added to the complaint was that this increase also coincided with the increase in the prices of some other vegetables, such as tomatoes and lettuce, which respectively reached 150 dinars and 130 dinars per kilogram. When asked about the reason for the high prices of potatoes, the sellers unanimously agreed that the responsibility is borne by the wholesale market traders who offered them at prices ranging from 75 to 80 dinars per kilogram, due to the imbalance in supply and demand.

While the Agricultural Chamber of Mostaganem, for its part, confirmed that harvesting had begun since March 20. crop Seasonal potatoes that have been planted since the beginning of December 2023 in various fields, and have touched more than 6,500 hectares out of the 12,450 hectares allocated to this division. The harvesting campaign, which will continue until June 2024, aims to produce 3 million and 720 thousand quintals of seasonal potatoes.

It should be noted that the state of Mostaganem is one of the largest suppliers of this substance to the national markets throughout the year, given the abundance of its production, which last year amounted to approximately 4 million quintals. Accordingly, it is expected that strengthening the local and national markets with this product will begin soon in order to contribute to reducing Potato prices at the level of markets and commercial spaces.

Zarqan. Sarah