The wholesale market in Casablanca is currently witnessing a relentless surge in the prices of sheep meat, a development that contrasts sharply with the more varied pricing trends observed in fruits and vegetables. According to the latest weekly report published by Casablanca Prestations, the price of lamb has seen a significant rise, with the minimum price now ranging from 115 to 125 dirhams per kilogram, while the maximum price has escalated to 130 dirhams. This notable increase indicates a sustained demand for sheep meat amidst fluctuating market conditions.
In the vegetable sector, there has been a marked increase in the prices of tomatoes compared to the previous week, with the entry price climbing from 2.00 to 2.50 dirhams per kilogram. Similarly, the upper limit for tomatoes has jumped from 4.50 to 7.00 dirhams. Carrots have also followed this upward trend, with prices soaring from a range of 2.00 to 5.00 dirhams to now between 6.00 and 9.00 dirhams per kilogram. Additionally, fresh onions have shown a price increase, with the minimum price moving from 3.00 to 3.50 dirhams per kilogram, while the maximum price remains stable at 7.00 dirhams.
When examining other vegetables, cauliflower prices have stabilized at 1.00 to 2.00 dirhams, while white cabbage has experienced a slight correction, reducing its upper price from 2.50 to 2.30 dirhams per kilogram, maintaining a steady entry price of 1 dirham. Zucchini prices have decreased significantly, dropping from a range of 3.50 to 6.00 dirhams to now between 2.50 and 4.50 dirhams per kilogram. Cucumbers have also seen a correction, with their entry price falling from 5.00 to 3.00 dirhams and the maximum price down from 7.50 to 4.50 dirhams. Eggplants have remained steady at 3.50 to 6.00 dirhams, similar to squash, which has stabilized at 2.50 to 8.00 dirhams.
Market Corrections Observed in Casablanca
On the fruit front, avocados continue to hold their ground at elevated prices, ranging from 20.00 to 33.00 dirhams per kilogram, while imported mangoes and pineapples have been excluded from the latest price report. Imported bananas remain stable at 15.00 to 19.00 dirhams, whereas local bananas have slightly adjusted, decreasing from a range of 8.00 to 12.50 dirhams to now between 7.00 and 12.00 dirhams per kilogram. Oranges have also seen a reduction in their maximum price, which has fallen from 5.00 to 4.80 dirhams per kilogram, while the entry price remains unchanged at 2.50 dirhams. Local and imported apples have maintained their respective price ranges at 8.00 to 14.00 dirhams and 12.00 to 23.00 dirhams, with clementines and strawberries remaining stable at 5.00 to 8.00 dirhams and 12.00 to 19.00 dirhams, respectively.
Red Meat Prices: Sheep Soars, Beef Stabilizes
In terms of red meat pricing, the increase in sheep meat prices is particularly striking, contrasting with a slight stabilization in beef prices, which has retained an entry price of 78 dirhams per kilogram. Beef prices have seen a minor decrease of one dirham, now listed at 94 dirhams instead of 95 dirhams per kilogram, a shift observed over the past week. In stark contrast, sheep meat prices have surged, with the minimum price soaring from 115.00 to 125.00 dirhams per kilogram and the maximum price rising from 125.00 to 130.00 dirhams.
This comparative analysis of data from Casablanca Prestations highlights the contrasting dynamics prevailing in the food market. The wholesale market in Casablanca reflects a mixed landscape: rising prices for carrots and tomatoes, corrections in zucchini and cucumbers, stability across various fruits, and a remarkable spike in sheep meat prices. These adjustments underscore the persistent inflationary pressure on animal protein, which significantly impacts the consumer's purchasing power.
As reported by h24info.ma.
