In mid-April, market dynamics revealed intriguing shifts in produce prices, with notable increases observed across various commodities. Cabbage and carrot prices surged month-on-month despite increased supply volumes, and onions and potatoes followed suit, driven mainly by supply constraints.
Analysts anticipate these trends to persist into early May, influenced by factors such as weather conditions and demand fluctuations.
CABBAGE
Market dynamics presented an interesting relationship between supply and demand as). The monthly average increased from R3 342/t to R4 090/t for the week ending on 12 April.