Low demand for silver bananas is reflected in the prices paid to fruit producers

The lower demand for silver bananas in the market does not leave room for a recovery in the prices paid to producers in Paraná, even though the product is at the end of the harvest. The fruit had the biggest devaluation in the state among the products researched by the National Supply Company (Conab). In September, a box of the product was sold for R$30,00 and in October the price fell to R$23,00, a drop of 23,8%.

Cassava root, in turn, increased in value by 6%. The average ton of product in the last month was R$548,06. Behavior that continues in November. At the beginning of the month, prices paid to producers already reached levels close to R$632,50. This increase is explained by the low availability of the root in crops. The lack of raw material boosted the root derivatives monitored by Conab. In supermarkets, in October, white cassava flour and toast increased by 21% and 17,5%, respectively.

In the month of October, there was also an appreciation in the prices paid to honey producers. The frosts that occurred in June and July had negative effects on the current harvest in the state. Wild trees that supply bees with flowers during the harvest period were hit by excessive cold, which caused flowers to abort, reducing the supply of nectar. As a result, the bees are not having enough food and production is below expectations. Given this scenario, honey was sold by producers in October at a price of R$14,65/kg, an increase of 11% compared to September. This low supply is expected to persist until the end of the year, keeping prices high.