Supply stability for kimchi ingredients... fruit shipments decrease

This month marks the start of the full-scale kimchi-making season, and despite unstable weather conditions such as frequent autumn rains, the supply and prices of major kimchi ingredients like napa cabbage, radish, and dried red pepper are expected to remain stable overall. On the other hand, due to high temperatures and frequent rains, seasonal fruits such as Fuji apples and tangerines have suffered damage, leading to a decrease in supply and a slight increase in wholesale prices. The Korea Rural Economic Institute recently announced the results of its November observation on major fruits and vegetables. Autumn napa cabbage production up 3.2% y-o-y Wholesale price around 7,500 won per 10kg Radish production also expected to increase by 7.2% 20kg product likely to be around 12,000 won Apple and tangerine prices rising, citrus fruits stable Pears and Shine Muscat significantly down ▲Leafy vegetables=The Korea Rural Economic Institute forecasted that the production of autumn napa ...