Mexico City — The cost of making salsa in Mexico has skyrocketed, with tomato and chile prices surging up to 200% over the past year, contributing to persistent inflation.
The national consumer price index reached 4.59% in March, remaining above the Bank of Mexico’s target range. A comparison of wholesale prices at Mexico City’s Central de Abastos between early April 2025 and the same period this year showed saladet tomato prices increased up to 190%.
In Sinaloa, the price per kilogram rose from 10.32 to 30 pesos, while in Puebla it increased from 21.33 to 37.50 pesos, a jump of nearly 76%. Round tomato prices also climbed, with an annual increase of 22.5%, reaching 50 pesos per kilogram.
Chile Prices Double
Poblano chile prices soared 183% in a year, rising from 21.2 to 60 pesos per kilogram. Jalapeño chile prices doubled with a 132% increase, while serrano chiles advanced 68%, according to the National Market Information and Integration System (SNIIM).
Cucumber prices doubled from 14 to 28 pesos per kilogram, and potatoes increased 33% from 15 to 20 pesos per kilo.
Carrot prices showed widespread increases exceeding 60% across different varieties, with some cases surpassing 100%. Broccoli prices rose nearly 25%, and chard increased more than 20% between 2025 and 2026.
Among fruits, guava registered a 34% annual increase, while cantaloupe melon showed price hikes above 25%.
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