Vietnam: Prices of green vegetables in Ho Chi Minh City increased sharply

Recorded at traditional markets in the city showed that lettuce, broccoli increased by 10,000 VND per kg to 50,000 VND and 70,000 VND respectively; Spinach is more expensive by 5,000 VND to 45,000 VND per kg. The types of green vegetables, amaranth, spinach, and sprouts increased by 5,000 VND, to 25,000-70,000 VND per kg. Tubers such as potatoes and carrots cost more than 3,000-5,000 VND per kilogram, to 35,000-40,000 VND. Ms. Lan, a stall owner at Pham Van Hai market (Tan Binh), said that a week ago, the quantity of goods arriving at the wholesale market decreased. The number of vegetables imported to her stall is also 10% less than before. "The decrease in output pushes the price of each vegetable to increase by 1,000-7,000 VND per kilogram. After adding costs, the price of vegetables at the market increases by 5-15%, depending on the type," said Ms. Lan. Similarly, Ms. Oanh, the owner of a vegetable stall at Xom Moi market (Go Vap), said that in recent days, spinach and small ...