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The price of almonds skyrockets!

Excellent and unpredictable news that arrives for the Spanish 'almond growers', as it turns out that the price of Spanish almonds has reached this week some figures not seen for a long time. All, according to experts in the field, because the Californian production of this fruit has fallen short. That is, the amount is being less than expected and, thus, the surprise benefits the farmer of our country, who has seen in this last week a notable increase in the price. Does this mean that this year this crop will be profitable for those who have had almonds?

How is the price of almonds by region?

Well before going into detailed data of the three places that are looking favorably upon this increase in the price of the almondLet's put the situation in context. Because this dried fruit had been slightly stable for a few weeks, between rises and falls in its price. It was varying but without too many shocks, while the uncertainty he had settled on many farms. Those who saw how the collection was minimized due to the negative effects of frost or storms arrivals during this 2019.

But, meteorological circumstances aside, the important thing now is that the price overturn has surprised Spanish farmers, according to publishes AgroInformation. The rise was not seen for a long time in Spain and this predicts that this season is coming out profitable to the 'almond growers'. The reason is none other than the final production shorter than expected in California. Something that has situated the price of the almond there lower than expected. Furthermore, the trade war between United States and China It is another point in favor for Spanish almonds.

With that, the price of the almond it has increased five cents in all its varieties in the Albacete fish market, while in that of Reus the rise has been between five and ten cents. Some, such as the ecological one or the white shell, have remained in the Catalan rates, but the increase has been greater in Murcia. There the figures have soared with between 26 and 30 cents of uploads. Now, we have to wait for prices to stay that way to prolong this bonanza.

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