Myanmar: Betel nut prices are rising due to lower yields

According to betel growers in central Myanmar, betel nut prices are rising due to a time when yields are declining. The betel market is good. Because of low yields. During the rainy season, betel plantations in rainy areas are affected by disease and yields are affected. Combined with low yields in winter, they run out. Betel prices have risen due to an imbalance between supply and demand. In winter, betel leaves are reduced during the cold season. It is not as rainy as it used to be. Sagaing Region Monywa District Monywa Township U Win Naing, a commercial betel grower in Nandawan ward, said. Every year, from November to February, betel plantations have low yields. Betel prices are likely to rise further in the next two months. Betel prices are likely to rise further. Because of Kovis. Due to traffic congestion, the price is still low as it has not yet reached all parts of the country. Because the flow of goods is slow. If it goes faster, prices may go up even more. The highest ...