The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) announced on Apr. 6 that nearly 10,000 tons of food were supplied to Lima’s main wholesale markets at the beginning of the week. The supply included products such as beans, green beans, potatoes, watermelon, pineapple, oranges and others for both traders and consumers.
This level of supply is important for ensuring food security in the city and maintaining stable prices for basic goods. According to official reports from MIDAGRI, a total of 9,539 tons were delivered across the Gran Mercado Mayorista de Lima (GMML) and Mercado Mayorista de Frutas No. 2 in La Victoria.
At GMML alone, there was an entry of 7,037 tons consisting mainly of legumes, vegetables and tubers—an increase of 6.3% compared to the average over the last four Mondays. Of this amount, potatoes made up more than a thousand tons with an increase over previous weeks as well. The ministry said stocks remain high at these facilities.
Fruit supplies also rose with Mercado de Frutas Nro.2 registering an intake of 2,502 tons—a rise of about 7.6% compared to recent Mondays—with watermelons and other fruits offered at competitive prices per kilogram.
The ministry also reported that poultry supplies were sufficient for retail demand; wholesale chicken was sold at S/8.10 per kilogram while eggs averaged S/5.95 per kilogram.
To help citizens track current prices for tubers, fruits and vegetables in both wholesale markets and selected retail points throughout Lima, MIDAGRI has launched a dedicated platform available online (here).
The Ministry promotes cultural and social well-being through rural inclusion efforts focused on food security according to its official website. It operates from its central headquarters in Jesús María along with decentralized offices across Peru according to its official website. As part of Peru’s Executive Branch according to its official website, it advances strategies supporting sustainable agricultural development nationwide according to its official website. The ministry serves agricultural producers throughout rural communities in Peru according to its official website by issuing regulations that strengthen sustainable agriculture initiatives according to its official website. Created by legislation in 2020 according to its official website, it continues overseeing programs aimed at improving resource management for producers.
