What are the grades for the fruit market this fall harvest?

Published 2025년 10월 17일

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[Korean Farmers' News Reporter Du-hyun Lee] This year's Chuseok fruit market can be summarized as 'apples are disappointing, pears are doing well, and Shine Muscat is stagnant.' Although the overall supply of fruit was not greatly disrupted because Chuseok fell later than usual, there were clear gains and losses among different items. This year's overall apple yield was good, and since Chuseok was 20 days later than last year, there was no phenomenon of shifting supply, but just before Chuseok, in the large-sized apple category, there was a shortage of large apples, causing the price to fluctuate. Hongro apples shipped from areas such as Muju and Jangsu in Jeollabuk-do maintained a price in the 50,000 won range (for 5 kg, as a product) at the Garakdong Wholesale Market of Agricultural and Fisheries Products in early to mid-September. However, as Chuseok approached, large apples for offerings and gifts

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This year's Chuseok fruit market can be summarized as 'Apples are disappointing, pears are doing well, and Shine Muscat is stagnant.' Although the overall supply was not significantly disrupted because Chuseok was later than usual, the supply and demand for each item varied significantly. This year's overall apple production was good, and since Chuseok was 20 days later than last year, there was no shift in supply, but there was a shortage of large apples for gift and ceremonial use just before Chuseok. Hongro apples shipped from Muju and Jangsu in Jeonbuk were sold at around 50,000 won per 5kg (product) at Garak Wholesale Market in early to mid-September. However, as Chuseok approached, competition to secure large apples for gifts and presents became somewhat overheated. Therefore, after September 20, apple prices stabilized at around 70,000 won. Quality pears filled the gap left by the shortage of apples, and pear prices also strengthened. This year, pears had sufficient ...

Source: Agrinet