The drought continues with the havoc in everything Mexiconow it is the price of the sugar the fact that goes up and compromises the economy of thousands of homes throughout the country. Know how much costs he kilo of this natural sweetener in stores during the month of March after the adjustments that its producers have had to make due to the complicated weather conditions that have occurred throughout 2024.
It was the same government of Mexico who notified that he adjusted the quantity to 718 thousand 117 tons of sugar in export material to the United States, due to the shortage of the product due to the drought. This situation is the main reason why the kilo of this product goes up his price in stores during the month of March and reaches limits not previously seen by consumers.
In addition to the homes of Mexico The confectionery and food products industry is also affected after goes up in it price of the sugar by kilo. Manufacturers of sweets, chocolates, cookies and other products that use this product derived from cane as the main ingredient are facing higher production costs, which could translate into adjustments in prices for the final consumer in the coming months.
This is the cost per kilo of sugar in stores during March
The climatic phenomenon that has been affecting the country for several months has led farmers to face adverse conditions for the cultivation of sugarcane, the main raw material for the production of sugar. The attacks of the drought have considerably reduced crop yields, which has generated a decrease in the supply of this product that goes up his price in various stores of Mexico.
The situation is alarming, so different unions of sugar cane producers sugar have spoken about why goes up he price of this product. According to the National Committee for the Sustainable Development of Sugar Cane in Mexicothey hope that the Mexican government will not allow the United States to claim triangulation of this product or it could increase even more the price for kilo in stores.
According to INEGI figures, the kilo of sugar had an annual increase of 24.2 percent, only during the first month of 2024, so in stores his price could reach up to 45 pesos per kilo. In entities like Cancún, consumers have had to pay more than 80 pesos for two kilos of this product since, in self-service stores, it is the only presentation they can get of this product.
Although it is expected that the pricefor the month of March rises he kilo of sugar and you should stay alert when you go shopping. The news has generated concern among the population, especially among those sectors with lower incomes, for whom the increase in prices represents an additional burden on their already tight family budget.