The prices of onions in Myanmar rose by nearly 1,000 kyats

Published 2023년 12월 14일

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The Yangon market saw a significant increase in the prices of onions and garlic over a two-day period, with prices rising by nearly 1,000 kyats. This increase was attributed to fuel difficulties and rising freight rates, leading to higher prices for basic food items. The resumption of fighting in Rakhine State in November also affected prices, causing them to fall due to a halt in exports to Bangladesh, but prices rose again due to rising freight costs.

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Myanmar media reported that the prices released by the Yangon Mangyinglong Cargo Trading Station showed that in the Yangon market, the price of onions and garlic increased by nearly 1,000 kyats in two days. According to the prices released by Mang Yinglong Goods Trading Station, on December 9, the highest price of Jiugu garlic was 11,500 kyats per tulle, and it rose to 12,500 kyats per tulle on December 11. The lowest price of Aungban garlic was 12,500 kyats per tulle, with the highest price The price rose to 14,000 kyats per tug. The price of onions also increased from more than 4,000 kyats per tuk to 5,000 kyats per tuk. In December, about 12 onion trucks entered the Mangyinglong cargo trading station every day. Recently, due to fuel difficulties and rising freight rates, the price of basic food has ...

Source: Foodmate