China: First year with the presence of local and imported blueberries at this time of the season

According to local media reports, blueberries grown in Yunnan province, China, have been available in Kunming fruit markets since November. At the Zhengchang Wholesale Fruit Market, most of the locally produced blueberries come from Chengjiang City. Due to limited supply, prices tend to be higher. According to Produce Report, fruit merchants indicated that one of the most popular blueberry varieties on the market is Eureka. Wholesalers usually sell Eureka blueberries by the box. Depending on the grade, prices for a box range from 135 to 560 Chinese yuan (between US$18.82 and US$78.09). At another fruit market, no more than four stalls sell blueberries, with prices ranging from 100 to 160 yuan (US$13.94 to US$22.31) per kilogram. Some fruit traders have expressed concern about high prices and their possible effects on demand. Local early-season blueberries typically hit the market around January or February, reaching their peak season in April and May. However, this year, due to ...