Pineapple prices in Rwanda’s largest city, Kigali, continue to remain stable, according to a mini market survey conducted by the Business Times.
The survey reveals that a medium sized pineapple in the Nyarugenge and Kimironko markets costs Rwf400 (USD 0.51) and Rwf600 (USD 0.77) respectively.
However, the price is relatively high when you are buying from supermarkets like Simba with a medium sized pineapple costing up to Rwf1000.
Yet, farmers are worried, that prices could decline during the harvesting period due in the next two months.
Jeremie Ndayisenga a pineapple farmer in Kibungo, Ngoma Distric, said increased production often results in a reduction in prices.
Menawhile, prices of other horticulture produce including fruits remain stable with passion fruits costing Rwf1500 (USD 1.92) a kilo, mangoes Rwf1200 (USD 1.53) a kilo and oranges at Rwf1300 (USD 1.66).
Prices for other foodstuffs remain the same with a basin (measure) of tomatoes going for Rwf8,000 (USD 10.23) and onions costing Rwf1,000 (USD 1.28) per kilogramme.
Source: Fresh Plaza