The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation announced on May 4 that Lima’s wholesale markets remain well supplied with a variety of foods, including beans, tomatoes, peas, melons, oranges, and prickly pears.
Officials reported that the combined supply at the Gran Mercado Mayorista de Lima and the Wholesale Fruit Market No. 2 in La Victoria reached 8,512 tons this morning. At the Gran Mercado Mayorista de Lima alone, 6,217 tons of products such as legumes, vegetables, and tubers were delivered. The potato supply totaled 756 tons. The ministry said that stock levels for these products are high.
Key prices observed this morning included carrots at S/1.08 per kilogram; Yungay potatoes at S/1.48; canchan potatoes at S/1.53; macre squash at S/1.63; green broad beans at S/1.70; huayro potatoes at S/1.73; bagged lemons at S/1.92; red onions at S/2.03; Katia tomatoes at S/2.04; yellow sweet potatoes at S/2.05; unique potatoes at S/2.10; purple sweet potatoes at S/2.28; Peruanita and yellow potatoes both at S/2.30 per kilogram among others.
At the Wholesale Fruit Market No. 2 in La Victoria, fruit deliveries totaled 2,295 tons—an increase of over eight percent compared to recent Mondays—with key offers including watermelon (S/.80/kg), coquito melon (S/.102/kg), Valencia orange (S/.121/kg), common apple (S/.155/kg), bizcocho banana (S/.155/kg), tangelo orange from Selva (S/.161/kg) and other fruits.
The ministry also reported an adequate supply of chicken for retailers and consumers due to increased availability: live chicken was sold for an average price of S/.5.50 per kilogram while wholesale eggs were available for about S/.6 per kilogram.
A special online platform developed by the ministry provides updated information on prices for tubers, fruits and vegetables across both wholesale markets and selected retail outlets throughout Lima city.
The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation promotes cultural and social well-being through rural inclusion and food security efforts according to the official website. The ministry utilizes its central headquarters in Jesús María along with decentralized offices across Peru according to the official website. It functions within Peru’s Executive Branch according to the official website.
According to its official website, the ministry advances strategies for sustainable agricultural development as well as rural social inclusion initiatives serving producers nationwide in Peru while supporting legislative initiatives through regulatory actions.
