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Sweetener: median price rose 72.7 times in one year
The median unit price of "SWEETENER (TABLETS)" was measured between 2025 and 2026. The catalog code is 16762.
What was measured
The median unit price of "SWEETENER (TABLETS)" went from $ 2 in 2025 to $ 109 in 2026. This represents a variation of 72.7 times. The measurement was based on the median of 26 purchase lines in 2025 and the median of 20 lines in 2026, both from the same catalog code.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 2 | mediana de 26 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 109 | mediana de 20 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 72,7× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 16762 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
Catalog code 16762 corresponds to "SWEETENER (TABLETS)". The measurement compares prices of items under the same code.
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rate, change in measurement unit, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians from the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
To evaluate the variation, information on the unit of measure used in each purchase would be needed. It would also be useful to know if the product is identical or if there were changes in its technical specifications or brand.
Who should answer
The purchasing agency must explain the reasons for the variation in the median unit price of the sweetener.
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