Vietnam: American red plums cost half a million VND per kilogram

Published 2024년 7월 24일

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American red plums, which are significantly larger than Vietnamese plums, have gained popularity in Vietnam despite their high prices, which can reach up to 500,000 VND per kg. In Hanoi, these plums are sold for 249,000 to 299,000 VND per kg. Experts like Mr. Vo Thanh Loc and Ms. Nguyen Huyen warn that officially imported US plums should not be this cheap due to high transportation costs, suggesting that lower-priced options may be of inferior quality. Consumers are advised to buy from reputable stores with clear origin documentation.

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The fruit is twice as big as Vietnamese plums, American red plums are quite popular even though the price is up to 500,000 VND per kg. In Hanoi, some establishments sell American plums for 299,000 VND per kg, some even reduce the price to 249,000 VND. Speaking to VnExpress, Mr. Vo Thanh Loc - CEO of Farmers' Market said that US plums imported officially to Vietnam will not have a price around 200,000-300,000 VND per kg, because of increased transportation costs. Ms. Nguyen Huyen - CEO of Mia Group also said that cheap American plums can be products that are left for ...

Source: 24h newspaper