High prices of food products in Poland become everyday, but fresh increases in fruit juices amazed consumers and marketplace analysts. Orange juice, which was inactive 1 of the cheaper drinks a fewer years ago, has now become a symbol of global price. His prices are rising at a rate that even beats butter or chocolate.
The price of orange juice increased by more than 300% in the world
According to marketplace data, the price of orange juice on global exchanges has increased by more than 300% in the last 2 years. In Poland we feel this increase in the form of increases in order 60-90% In stores. A year ago, a liter of orange juice cost about PLN 5.50, whereas at present its price is average PLN 8and in any places even more.
Why the change? The main origin is problems with orange productionwhich has been affected by both climatic conditions and tree diseases.
Global problems with orange cultivation
One of the key factors in price growth is drought, which affected Brazil, the world's largest maker of orange juice, liable for around 70% of planet production. In addition to drought, growers faced an epidemic of illness known as citrus greening (HLB)which severely reduces the productivity of fruit trees.
The situation is akin in the United States and Mexico. In any regions the production of orange even decreased by 40% compared to erstwhile years, which further reduced the supply of juice on the global market.
The process of rebuilding the plantation takes years – fresh fruit trees start fruiting only after 4 to 15 yearswhich makes prices advanced for a long time.
Apple juice – a more costly alternative?
Although in Poland a popular alternate to orange juice is Apple juice, its prices besides went up. The increase in apple production costs due to unfavourable weather conditions translated into more costly products. Currently, the price of a litre of apple juice in Polish stores is around PLN 6-7, which represents an increase of about 30-40% per year.
Do consumers have another options?
In the face of rising prices, consumers are looking for alternatives. They are popular vegetable drinks, specified as carrot juices or drinks based on seasonal fruit, which are somewhat cheaper and easier to produce in Polish conditions. However, many Poles inactive scope for orange juice as a product symbolizing the wellness and wealth of vitamin C.
What about the juice prices?
Experts foretell that Orange juice prices may stay advanced for respective consecutive yearsif the climate and wellness situation of the plantation is not improved. At the same time, it is possible to introduce fresh technologies and plant protection products that could inhibit the improvement of citrus greening disease.
For Polish consumers will besides be crucial exchange rateswhich affect the costs of importing oranges and another economical factors specified as inflation and rising transport costs.
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