Local chilli prices halve on glut after Europe export snag

Red hot chilli pepper. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Chilli prices have dropped by half following increased supply locally as restriction from European market over the presence of Codling Moth pest continues to take a toll on farmers.

A kilo of chilli has dropped from Sh120 in November last year to Sh60 currently with stakeholders attributing the decline on increased local supply.

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