Chicken Soars: The Pound is Now Sold Between 75 and 92 Cordobas
The rise in chicken prices, driven by supply problems, hits merchants and consumers, with increases of up to 44% in different parts of the country.
TL;DR
- Chicken prices in Nicaragua have increased by up to 44% due to supply problems.
- Retailers have seen prices for chicken breast rise from 55 to 75 córdobas per pound, and frozen thigh with leg from 62 to 87 córdobas.
- In more remote areas like Bilwi, the price of a pound of chicken can reach 92 córdobas.
- Merchants report that distributors are facing chicken scarcity, with some companies like Tip Top not fulfilling full orders.
- Street food vendors selling roasted chicken are also impacted, with the price of a whole roasted chicken exceeding 320 córdobas.