Vietnam: Chinese mango attracts customers

Published 2024년 7월 31일

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Surveys reveal that Chinese mangoes are being sold at significantly lower prices than Vietnamese mangoes in fruit shops and traditional markets, with prices between 40,000-50,000 VND per kilogram. Despite initial customer hesitation, the affordability and taste of Chinese mangoes, especially the new crow's beak variety, have led to high sales. In contrast, Vietnamese mangoes like the Hoa Loc sand variety are more expensive due to reduced supply and favorable export conditions. The import of Chinese fruits, including mangoes, plums, apples, and pears, has surged, reaching 400 million USD in the first half of the year.

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Surveys at fruit shops and traditional markets showed that this week, Chinese mangoes were continuously imported for sale, fluctuating between 40,000-50,000 VND per kilogram. This level is 20,000-50,000 VND per kg lower than Vietnamese mangoes. In addition to mini and sucker mangoes that are still imported by traders every year, this year this fruit from China also has the crow's beak variety. Ms. Thanh, owner of a fruit shop on Le Duc Tho street (Go Vap district), said that this year's mini mango prices increased by 20% compared to last year, but are still cheaper than Vietnamese products. And the crow's beak mango - a new type that appeared this year - is popular with customers because of its eye-catching shape and unique aroma. Ms. Thanh sells this type for 40,000 VND per kg, while the Vietnamese Hoa Loc sand variety costs 60,000-100,000 VND. According to this seller, at first customers were afraid of Chinese fruits, but they tried them and found them delicious, so they came ...

Source: VNExpress