The yerba mate It is by far one of the products most valued by Argentines and has entered into conflict, since herbalists announce that they are experiencing a crisis, because the prices paid in sales centers do not match the kilo of green leaf.
The yerba mate could experience a large increase because sector leaders warn of the great disparities between green sales and the manufactured product. It is said that this could contribute to a stoppage of activities by herbal workers.
As is known, the National Yerba Mate Institute was deregulated by means of a government decree, which affects negotiations between yerba mate growers and large buyers. According to reports, as of March 2024, $370 per kilo of green leaf was paid, when producers claimed up to $500.
“There is someone who is leaving a very important difference that should reach those of us who produce”
The director of the INYM, Marcelo Hacklander, mentioned that there has been a pronounced decline in sales recently, which is why they will carry out a strike that will have its epicenter in the Plaza de Mayo.. He also anticipated that there will be another strike in the summer demanding price improvements.
The company has taken note of the release of the price of the yerba matebecause a kilo of a well-known brand rose from $1,000 to more than $5,000. As it could not be otherwise, purchases of this product were significantly reduced.
The yerba sector warns, however, that there is no risk of shortages, since there is stock for the Argentine market until mid-2026. This is due to the type of production and storage in dryers that protect the product until it is sold.
Future problems
After the tremendous deregulation of the market in several important areas in the country, the yerba mate began its upward journey and there are no price ceilings in sight. Each company can determine the prices of its products, even if sales have decreased.
A rather dark future is proposed for 2025, where producers of “green gold” could lose much more sales capacity based on the tremendous loss of purchasing power of Argentines in general. Without a doubt, an increasingly pressing situation.
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