Fruits and vegetables are suddenly expensive in Vietnam

At people's markets in Ho Chi Minh City, prices of vegetables have increased sharply. Among them, the price of tomatoes has increased the most, the retail price is about 50,000 VND/kg for regular tomatoes, 8-12 fruits/kg and about 80,000 VND/kg for Beef tomatoes. In addition, some leafy vegetables such as ash umbrella, watercress..., fruits and vegetables such as gourd, squash and spices also increased sharply. "Last weekend, I went to the market to buy things to cook hot pot for my family of 4. I lost more than 100,000 VND for vegetables alone" - Ms. Nguyen Thi Tram (Phu Nhuan district) said. Mr. Luu Lap Duc, Director of Agri Duc Tien Co., Ltd. (Lam Dong province) - specializing in supplying fruits and vegetables to supermarkets, said that at this time every year, tomato prices are high but usually do not exceed 30,000 VND. VND/kg. This year alone, the purchasing price from farmers has reached 36,000-40,000 VND/kg, depending on the type and is expected to increase further. In ...