Crop Shortages Cause Tomato Prices to Double, Box Reaches R$ 76

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 09/10/2025 at 18:05

Com o fim da safra e menor oferta, o preço do tomate dispara até 52% em Minas e chega a R$ 76 a caixa, pressionando o bolso do consumidor.

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The Reduction of Supply and the Approach of the End of the Winter Harvest Caused Significant Increases in the Price of Tomatoes, Which Exceeded R$ 76 per Box in Some Regions and Doubled in Value in Minas Gerais

The price of tomatoes rose significantly at the beginning of October in the main markets across the country. A survey by Hortifrúti/Cepea, linked to Esalq/USP, shows that average prices in the wholesale market increased by nearly 28% in São Paulo and 52% in Minas Gerais during the first week of the month, driven by the slowdown in harvesting and the end of the winter harvest.

Widespread Price Increases in the Main Markets

In São Paulo, the price increase reached 27.9% compared to the previous month, with boxes of tomatoes being sold at R$ 72. In Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte (MG), prices were even higher: R$ 75 and R$ 76 per box, increases of 15.3% and 52%, respectively.

The market in Sumaré (SP) began harvesting the second part of the winter crop, but with a small volume designated for the wholesale market. The lower supply is also occurring in regions of Rio de Janeiro, such as Itaocara and São José de Ubá, which are expected to deliver the last batches by the end of the month.

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Reduced Supply and Expectations for the Remainder of October

In Minas Gerais, the producing regions of Pará de Minas, Araguari, and Pimenta also reduced the volume available for wholesale, contributing to the surge in prices.

The researchers at Hortifrúti/Cepea explain that the current scenario is a direct result of the slowdown in harvesting and the nearing end of the winter harvest. The expectation, however, is that throughout October, supply will increase with the entry of the second part of the harvest, which may alleviate some of the pressure on prices in the markets.

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Crop Shortages Cause Tomato Prices to Double, Box Reaches R$ 76

The Reduction of Supply and the Approach of the End of the Winter Harvest Caused Significant Increases in the Price of Tomatoes, Which Exceeded R$ 76 per Box in Some Regions and Doubled in Value in Minas Gerais

Widespread Price Increases in the Main Markets

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Crop Shortages Cause Tomato Prices to Double, Box Reaches R$ 76

The Reduction of Supply and the Approach of the End of the Winter Harvest Caused Significant Increases in the Price of Tomatoes, Which Exceeded R$ 76 per Box in Some Regions and Doubled in Value in Minas Gerais

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