High Prices of Korean Strawberries in Thailand for W4

Korean Strawberry prices in the Talad Thai Market increased by about 33% due to the exchange rate of the US dollar and the Thai Baht and the limited supply due to unfavorable weather in Korea. In W3 2023, the Korean strawberry price stood around USD 8.94/250g. For W4 2023, the price stood around USD 11.89/250g. Amongst imported strawberries, K-strawberries are the most expensive in the Thai wholesale market. The reference prices for W4 stood as follows:

American strawberry: USD10.67/250g
Australian strawberry: USD 8.38/250g
Local Thai strawberry (Hybrid 80): USD 5.49/kg.