The price of jackfruit in Tien Giang, Vietnam is only 2,000-3,000 VND/kg due to congestion at the border gate with China

In recent days, fruit exports have encountered difficulties, so many agricultural products in Tien Giang province are difficult to consume, and prices have plummeted. Jackfruit is the most heavily discounted fruit in Tien Giang province today. In Cai Lay district, gardeners sell jackfruit for an average price of 2,000 VND to 3,000 VND/kg, but traders are very picky. The jackfruit has black fibers, insects damage the shell...traders do not buy. Other fruits such as pineapple (pineapple), soursop, Hong Xiem, mango ... also decreased by 10-15% compared to last week. For white flesh dragon fruit, the current reduction is around 8,000 VND/kg; Red intestine is about 15,000 VND/kg. At the time of the bad season at this price, gardeners planting dragon fruit trees are not profitable. Tien Giang is the "capital" of the country's orchards with nearly 80,000 hectares, including 11 specialty fruits. The difficult fruit output has affected people's income. According to businesses and traders, ...