Algeria is currently going through a huge cold snap. Indeed for a few days now the temperatures recorded in the majority of the wilayas of the country do not exceed 10°. In fact, the winter atmosphere has a special place among the Algerian people. On social networks, Internet users have not hidden their happiness with the arrival of winter. hasafter a long waiting period. Fresh air outside and good hot meals prepared at home, it doesn’t get any better! Indeed, since the beginning of this cold spell, Algerian mothers have resorted to pulses. Since it is a main ingredient in the preparation of the majority of hot dishes.
White beans, lentils or even chickpeas, these types of legumes are strongly present in Algerian tables throughout the winter season. Moreover, even restaurants have tended to offer these dishes in their menu. However, this rush is not without consequences. In detail, the prices of pulses could increase!
Rise in the price of pulses: a manager explains the reasons
According to Saïd Kabli, the director of the National Federation of Food Wholesalers, pulse prices in Algeria remain high. This increase is mainly due, according to him, to the increase in demand for legumes during this winter period. Indeed, national production is quite low!
According to his words, local production covers 10% to 15% of national needs. This necessitates recourse to imports. In this wake, Said Kabli cited the prices of some food products at the wholesale market level. In detail, a kilogram of chickpeas is 240 DA. Regarding lentils, one kilogram of this food is displayed at 220 DA. Knowing that the one produced locally is at 160 DA / Kg. While the white bean is at 230 DA per kg.
The same official indicated that the price increase at the retail level can reach 50 DA per kg. Said Kabli said the prices of these foods remain high even out of season. This is justified by the increase in transport costs by boat. Not to mention the low national production. Therefore, he affirmed that this problem will be solved, by providing Algerian transport boats.
