Japan Agricultural News - Winter Solstice Merchandise Slow Pumpkin, Yuzu 10-20% Cheaper

With the winter solstice coming up, the prices of pumpkins and yuzu, which are the main products, are sluggish at 10 to 20% lower than normal. Both domestic and imported pumpkins are in short supply, but there is a lack of momentum due to the low prices of all vegetables. Good cargo movement, but stagnant high-ranking grades for business sources. Shipment peaks for weekend sales and is expected to rise slightly. Pumpkin, early major 7 wholesale sales volume of 655 tons, normal year (average for the past 5 years) 8% less than. However, the average price per kilogram is 159 yen in the middle (up to 14), which is only 14% lower in normal years (average for the past 5 years). Wholesale company "Inventory from Hokkaido was less than the previous year, but it was in short supply. The market is sluggish due to the general slump in vegetables. ”From Kagoshima, which began shipping in December,“ Some parts have been re-sown due to the typhoon, but the shipping pace is catching up with the ...