Two working groups in the "Dubai Chamber" described it as "simple" ... and referred it to the cost of shipping and outlets.

Consumers: An increase in food commodity prices despite the increase in supply

The vegetables and fruits working group confirmed that prices in the Dubai market witnessed stability.

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Consumers in Dubai reported that they noticed a rise in the prices of food commodities during last July, at some point of sale, and were wondering about the reason behind the price increase, despite the increase in supply and the remarkable availability of goods in outlets and markets.

They told "Emirates Today" that the increases were concentrated in fresh foods, such as vegetables, fruits and meat, indicating that they noticed price differences between the prices of vegetables and fruits in the major outlets, compared to markets outside those outlets.

For their part, the two working groups of vegetables and fruits and food industries in the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the prices of vegetables and fruits in the Dubai markets have witnessed remarkable stability with the availability of all commodities, stressing that the consumers ’observation regarding the price hike is not caused by the market, but may be on the part of some outlets. Sale.

However, she clarified that the reason for the slight rise in the prices of some commodities is due to the increase in the cost of freight and air transport, which has increased during the last period, which has caused an increase in the cost of import for merchants.

Altitudes

In detail, consumer Amira Ali said that she noticed increases in the prices of food commodities at some outlets in Dubai last July, and also noticed price increases, especially with the beginning of the outbreak of the Corona virus during the first half of this year.

She added that with time, prices began to return to their near-normal levels, as prices fell again with the state of reassurance that the population felt about the measures taken by the state to limit the spread of the virus, and to ensure the continuation of distribution and supply chains, with the availability of food products in all commercial outlets in a manner. Significantly, however, it reported that the prices of some food commodities had increased in July.

Fresh food

In turn, consumer Ibrahim Abdullah said that commodity prices witnessed a slight increase last July, explaining that the increases were concentrated in fresh foods, such as vegetables, fruits and meat.

He added that he noticed price differences between the prices of vegetables and fruits in the major outlets, compared to the vegetable and fruit markets outside those outlets.

Abdullah considered that the period of home isolation, with the start of the Corona outbreak, may have led to an increase in consumption and a greater demand for food commodities than other commodities.

increasing of demands

As for the consumer, Walid Abdullah, he saw that the increase in food commodities in light of the outbreak of the Corona epidemic was expected in light of the remarkable demand resulting from changing consumption behaviors and their trend towards food, pointing out that there were significant increases in commodity prices during the month of July, especially with regard to For food commodity prices.

He added that prices generally witnessed increases during the first half of this year, especially with the beginning of the Corona outbreak, indicating that “the precautionary measures that have been taken did not address the health protection of individuals only, but witnessed remarkable interest in the availability of food commodities in sales outlets that did not She witnessed any shortage, and maintained the supply despite the increase in demand.

stability

For his part, the head of the vegetables and fruits working group at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammed Al Sharif, said that the prices of vegetables and fruits in the Dubai markets have witnessed remarkable stability with the availability of all the goods that consumers need, especially during the summer season when commodities are more available.

Al-Sharif emphasized that the prices in the vegetable and fruit market did not increase, in addition to the availability of large quantities of them.

He explained that there are some items, the prices of which have decreased significantly, pointing out that the traders of vegetables and fruits in Dubai were the most committed to the supply process, especially during the outbreak of "Corona".

And he indicated that "if consumers notice an increase in goods, then this is not from the market, and it may be on the part of some sales outlets."

Shipping cost

In turn, a member of the board of directors of the "Dubai Chamber" and deputy head of the food industries working group in the chamber, Ahmed Baliuha, said, "The past period has not witnessed any shortage or shortage in the supply of foodstuffs in all its forms," ​​explaining that "the reason for the slight rise in The prices may be due to the high cost of freight and air transport, which witnessed an increase during the last period, which caused an increase in the import cost for merchants.

Baliouha pointed out that merchants are always business partners with consumers and the government, but the framework that governs commercial dealings needs amendments to enhance the trade sector, stressing the need to study amending the Consumer Protection Law, and reconsider the consumer protection system in the country, so that it becomes more flexible in accommodating the variables. That could happen in the world all of a sudden.

He mentioned that at the beginning of the Corona outbreak, consumers noticed an increase in the prices of vegetables at sales outlets, while their prices were fixed in the vegetable market, wondering about the reason behind some outlets carrying out this behavior.

Price Index

A report issued by the Dubai Statistics Center showed an increase in the consumer price index in the emirate during last July, compared to the same month of 2019, explaining that the increase included: the food and beverage section by 2.5%, which pushed inflation by 0.33 points, and the tobacco section by 15.96%. , Which increased inflation by 0.09 points, and the miscellaneous goods and services division by 0.61%, which pushed inflation by 0.04 points.

Consumers notice price differences between prices in major outlets, compared to markets outside those outlets.

Ahmed Baliouha:

"The last period did not witness any shortage or shortage in the supply of foodstuffs at all."

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