The prices of the bananas in the Dominican Republic, the main consumer product for Dominicans, are around between the 25 and 14 pesos in it New Market of the Villas Agrícolas sector, of the National District.
After a tour carried out in the area, we observed that the banana barahonero for sale at 25 pesos, while the cibaeño is 14according to data provided by market vendors.
Mello Bananaone of the market traders, indicated that the banana The most expensive that is sold is the barahonero since it is one of the most sought after in the area, after it has a smooth texture when it is turned into mangú.
“He banana Barahonero gives the best mangú, it is the one that is most sought after here. When there aren’t any, we sell Cibaeño or tie it up, but the one they prefer is the one from the south,” said the vendor.
However, the cibaeño is also sold a lot because it is cheaper than the other and is more affordable by the citizens.
The price of banana yellow or popularly known as banana Ripe is two pesos more expensive than green. Round between 27 and 17 pesos.
mello Banana He said that sales in recent days have decreased, despite the fact that the product has dropped in price. He indicated that previously prices were around between 28 to 20 pesos.
The prices of bananas on the farm have experienced drops, according to producers consulted by Free Dailynevertheless, the consumer continues to pay 35 pesos per unit in grocery stores and between 22 and 25 pesos in supermarkets.
On Wednesday, the Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, guaranteed that Dominicans will once again consume the banana at “excellent price” after several months having a high price, especially in December.
He also assured that the Dominicans will have “banana galore”.
