Chinese mangos gaining favor among Vietnamese consumers

According to a Vietnamese news report, Chinese mangos have recently been flooding into the Vietnamese market, priced between 40,000 Vietnamese dong ($1.59) and 50,000 dong ($1.98) per kilogram. These prices are approximately 20,000 dong ($0.79) to 50,000 dong ($1.98) per kilogram lower than those of Vietnamese mangos, making them highly competitive. This year, Vietnamese vendors have not only been importing mini mangos from China but have also introduced a new variety, namely, the Ivory mango. Thanh, the owner of a fruit shop in Ho Chi Minh City, explained that the price of Chinese mini mangos has risen by 20% this year compared with last year, but nonetheless the imported mangos remain cheaper than locally grown mangos. The newly introduced Ivory mangos have a unique appearance and aroma, making them very popular among Vietnamese consumers. According to Thanh, Ivory mangos are being sold at 40,000 dong ($1.59) per kilogram, whereas Hoa Loc mangos, one of the most commonly ...