Thai mangosteen is half the price of Vietnamese products

From May, mangosteen begins to come into season. Surveys in Ho Chi Minh City show that most fruit stores display Thai mangosteen at attractive prices, while Vietnamese products are available in small quantities. At Xom Moi market (Go Vap), Thai mangosteen is displayed in most stalls at a price of 60,000-65,000 VND per kg - the lowest price compared to the same period in previous years. Ms. Oanh - a small fruit seller - said that Thai mangosteens returned to Vietnam this year with superior quality and cheaper prices, so she sells 30-50kg every day. "Every year, Thai products at this range are still 100,000 VND per kilogram, even bamboo shoots at the beginning of the season sometimes cost up to 200,000 VND. But this year, a lot of goods have arrived, helping the price drop sharply," Ms. Oanh said. Ms. Lan Anh, who is selling both types of mangosteen on Thong Nhat Go Vap Street, said Thai products are overwhelming Vietnamese products thanks to their cheap prices and low sap flow ...