Persimmon production cuts and prices increase in China

Published 2021년 12월 13일

Tridge summary

The article reports on the significant increase in the price of northern persimmons in China's domestic market, with crispy and Mopan varieties seeing the most significant hike. The price rise is attributed to a decline in production, which is part of a larger trend of reduced yields due to extreme weather and the young age of many persimmon trees. Despite the increased planting area, the output is expected to be lower than the previous year. Traditional persimmon processing for drying is a lengthy and complex process, with this year's high moisture content extending the drying time. Additionally, the article highlights the difference in suitability between persimmon varieties for fresh consumption versus drying, noting the economic benefits of drying and the unique characteristics of Fuping's hanging-dried persimmons, which have obtained protected geographical indication status.
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Original content

At present, the domestic market of northern persimmons is coming to an end, and the price has risen significantly. Among the several fresh persimmon categories announced by Beijing Xinfadi, the price of crispy persimmons has ushered in a large increase, from 2 yuan per catty to 3 yuan per catty, and the price has also risen. At the peak; Mopan persimmons rose from 1.2 yuan/jin to 2.2 yuan/jin, the same huge increase. In recent years, the popularity of persimmons and persimmons in the fruit market has not been high. The price increase this year is mainly due to the decline in production. In 2021, 360,000 mu of persimmons will be planted in Fuping County, Shaanxi, with an annual output of 200,000 tons of fresh persimmons, which is about 50,000 tons lower than the output in 2020. According to industry insiders, although the persimmon planting area has increased in recent years, there are many persimmons. The tree has just been planted and has not yet reached the real fruit-bearing ...
Source: Guojiguoshu

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