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news El Financiero 2026-04-24

Why Are Tomatoes So Expensive? Analyzing Mexican Price Inflation

Due to climate issues impacting production, the cost of tomatoes in Mexico has risen significantly. A study found that commercialization chains are inflating the price, making the final consumer cost up to 3.26 times higher than what the producer receives.


La producción de jitomate en México ha caído debido a problemas climáticos, impactando su precio. <p>La cadena de intermediación en la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/15/por-que-subio-el-jitomate-en-mexico-ya-supera-los-60-pesos-pese-a-acuerdo-para-contener-precios/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/15/por-que-subio-el-jitomate-en-mexico-ya-supera-los-60-pesos-pese-a-acuerdo-para-contener-precios/">comercialización del jitom...

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