[Item Focus/Cucumber] Weather conditions improving, supply and demand seems to stabilize

The wholesale prices for cucumbers, which had surged due to untimely autumn rains, have returned to stability as weather conditions improved. The crop yield in the Jeonnam region, which starts shipping next month, is also reported to be good, so the supply and demand of cucumbers is expected to remain smooth for the time being. From September 29 to October 15, the average daily volume of Baekdadagi cucumbers entering the Garak Wholesale Market for Agricultural Products was 331 tons, more than 20% higher than the average year. Despite this, sales were smooth during the Chuseok holiday, and the average wholesale price (for 100 pieces, per item) was around 65,000 won, similar to the average year. Following the autumn rains that persisted during the Chuseok holiday, the amount of sunlight decreased and temperatures dropped significantly, leading to a decrease in production and a sharp rise in cucumber prices. The growth of cucumbers in the main production areas of South Chungcheong ...