Mekong Delta: Jackfruit prices drop sharply

On May 13, in some provinces in the Mekong Delta, red-fleshed jackfruit type A1 (9kg) was priced at VND22,000/kg, small jackfruit sold at the market had the lowest price of VND4,000/kg. Thai jackfruit type B1 (9kg) had the highest price of VND10,000/kg, market jackfruit had the lowest price of VND1,000 - 2,000/kg. Particularly in Tien Giang, jackfruit prices are often higher than other regions by about VND1,000 - 2,000/kg. Compared to 1 month ago, the price of red-fleshed jackfruit type A1 decreased by VND15,000 - 22,000/kg, market jackfruit decreased by VND4,000/kg. The price of Thai jackfruit type B1 decreased by VND10,000 - 12,000/kg, market jackfruit decreased by VND1,000 - 2,000/kg. According to Mr. Quoc Huy, Quoc Huy 2 jackfruit orchard (Thien Tri commune, Cai Be district, Tien Giang province): Entering the 4th-6th lunar month, many types of fruits such as durian, mango, rambutan, longan, plum... will be harvested in the main season, with a very large output. Similarly, the ...