Imported apple prices decreased by 15% in China

Published 2023년 5월 22일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current market situation for various fruits in May, focusing on the increase in durian and mangosteen prices due to limited supply, with Thai Monthong and Vietnamese Kanyao durians being the most popular. The price drop and slowed sales of imported apples after Mother's Day are also noted. Additionally, the article discusses the better sales of South African grapefruit and the varied performance of different orange brands and pineapples. It mentions the introduction of domestic seasonal fruits like lychees and Shine muscats, with lychees seeing a price drop and maintaining satisfactory sales despite the small supply.

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Original content

May is the low season for the fruit market and the types of fruit coming in are relatively limited with small quantities. Among them are more imported apples and citrus. Durian is undoubtedly the most in demand in the market, while Thai mangosteen sells out quickly due to the small number of arrivals. Durian is currently dominated by Monthong from Thailand and Kanyao from Vietnam. Monthong arrivals from Thailand continued to drop and the price rose from €116-118 last week to €145 per carton this week and many buyers continued to buy. A large number of Vietnamese Kanyao durians are on the market and the price has increased slightly compared to last week, about € 46-50 per carton (7.5 kg). Since the starting season of Vietnam Kanyao can take over the Monthong from Thailand, the supply is large and although the taste is not as good as that of the Monthong variety, it is also ideal, so it attracts buyers. Some traders claimed that because Monthong is scarce and popular, there are more ...

Source: AGF