Vietnam: Peeled green mangosteen costs 800,000 VND per kg

Published 2024년 4월 9일

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In Vietnam, the fusion of green mangosteen with chicken salad has led to a culinary trend that's significantly driven up the price of pre-peeled green mangosteen by 20-30% from the previous year, now costing 700,000-800,000 VND per kilogram, which is notably five times the price of chicken, the dish's primary component. This surge in demand has resulted in daily orders in the hundreds, despite the price hike. However, gardeners are hesitant to sell the fruit in bulk, fearing it might impact future harvests and potentially lead to an oversupply. Grown mainly in Vietnam's Southeast region, the popularity of green mangosteen has spiked prices at the start of this year's harvest season. With over 10,000 hectares dedicated to mangosteen cultivation, Vietnam produces nearly 50,000 tons of the fruit, catering to both domestic consumption and international markets, including the US, China, and Australia.

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Having gone viral for 2 years in a row, green mangosteen mixed with chicken salad has become a dish sought after by consumers every time this fruit is in season. This year, each kilogram of pre-peeled green mangosteen also increased by 20-30% compared to last year, to 700,000-800,000 VND per kilogram. This level is 5 times higher than the main ingredient, chicken. Ms. Oanh in District 2 (HCMC) was quite surprised when many places sold mangosteen at incredibly high prices. "There is only one season per year to make mangosteen chicken salad, but I find the price of 800,000 VND per kilogram too expensive compared to the value it brings," Ms. Oanh admitted. Even though the price has increased, Ms. Loan - a trader in Lai Thieu (Binh Duong) - said that green mangosteen is still ordered more than ripe mangosteen. "Every day, I receive hundreds of orders but cannot deliver enough to customers on the same day because the supply is not much," Ms. Loan said. Similarly, Mr. Thanh, a fruit ...

Source: VNExpress