The latest weekly report from Casablanca Prestations, released this Wednesday, indicates a contrasting trend in food prices. While certain vegetables are experiencing increases in their prices, fruits are generally trending downward. Additionally, the prices of red meats show a disparity, with the cost of beef rising in contrast to a decline in the price of lamb.

Over the past week, food prices have not undergone significant upheavals, but they certainly have not remained static. This observation is confirmed by the weekly bulletin from Casablanca Prestations, which is compiled from price surveys conducted by municipal services at the wholesale markets for fruits and vegetables in Casablanca, as well as at municipal slaughterhouses.

Vegetable Price Trends: An Increase

Starting with vegetables, the report highlights several upward price movements. The price of tomatoes continues to climb, now ranging from 2.50 to 6.50 dirhams per kilogram (DH/kg), marking an increase of 0.50 DH on the lower end and 1 DH on the upper end. Zucchini prices are also on the rise, with the maximum now reaching 9.00 DH/kg, up from 8.00 DH/kg last week.

Similarly, eggplants are seeing an increase, with their lower price moving from 2.50 DH/kg to 3.00 DH/kg and the upper price rising from 5.50 DH/kg to 6.00 DH/kg. Carrots have also strengthened, with their upper price now at 3.50 DH/kg compared to 3.00 DH/kg in the previous report.

In contrast, few products are recording declines. Squash prices have slipped from 6.00 DH/kg to 5.50 DH/kg. Meanwhile, other staples such as fresh onions (2.50-4.00 DH/kg), dry onions (3.00-4.80 DH/kg), potatoes (3.00-5.50 DH/kg), cauliflower (1.50-3.00 DH/kg), white cabbage (1.20-2.50 DH/kg), and cucumbers (3.50-6.00 DH/kg) have remained stable.

Fruit and Meat Prices: Diverging Trends

Turning to fruits, after several weeks of stability, this sector is now showing a downward trend. Avocados have recorded the most significant drop, with prices falling to 15.00-25.00 DH/kg from 18.00-28.00 DH/kg the previous week. Clementines are also adjusting, with prices dropping from 5.00-8.00 DH/kg to 4.00-7.50 DH/kg.

Oranges have lost ground on their upper price limit, now at 6.50 DH/kg down from 7.00 DH/kg, while pomegranates have slightly decreased to 4.00-7.00 DH/kg from 4.00-8.00 DH/kg previously. In contrast, several products remain unchanged, including local bananas (9.00-11.00 DH/kg), imported bananas (9.00-14.00 DH/kg), local apples (5.00-9.00 DH/kg), imported apples (12.00-20.00 DH/kg), and grapes (3.50-9.00 DH/kg).

In municipal slaughterhouses, red meat prices are moving in opposite directions. The price of beef has increased, with the lower price now at 79.00 DH/kg, up from 75.00 DH/kg the prior week, while the upper price remains stable at 108.00 DH/kg. Conversely, lamb prices are on a downward trajectory, with a range of 110.00 to 118.00 DH/kg, a notable decrease from the previous week’s 120.00-125.00 DH/kg.

In summary, this week’s bulletin reveals a market with contrasting dynamics. The prices of vegetables continue to trend upward, driven by tomatoes, zucchinis, and eggplants. Conversely, the fruit market is experiencing a downturn led by avocados and citrus fruits. Finally, the red meat sector displays a mixed pattern, with rising beef prices juxtaposed against falling lamb prices.

As reported by h24info.ma.