Due to drought and high temperatures, the quality is not good, but···the price of bell peppers is at last year's level.

Retail demand for general consumption increases, providing support Prices for 600g of open-field sun-dried gochu (Korean chili pepper) in the 10,000 to 12,000 won range Some fruits yellow or dark red Decrease in product ratio, concerns about quality gap Possible weakness after October The price of 2025-grown sun-dried gochu, which began shipping from the main production areas in Andong, Yecheon, and Uiseong in northern Gyeongbuk, is showing a similar trend to last year. Although the quality is reported to be somewhat lower due to the effects of drought and high temperatures, the price is maintaining last year's level due to increased retail demand for sun-dried gochu. However, compared to 2024, the order volume from large buyers such as major kimchi companies and red pepper powder factories has decreased, and there is concern that the price may weaken after October when retail demand disappears. According to the Seondong Agricultural Cooperative Pepper Auction Center, which sets ...