Vietnam: Traders sell Thai red dates for 700,000 VND per kg

Published 2024년 6월 10일

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Vietnamese consumer, Ms. Hoang Lan, has shifted her preference to Thai red dates due to their superior taste and freshness, despite their higher cost compared to southern African or Indian varieties. Thai red dates are replacing imported options in the Vietnamese market due to their superior quality and competitive pricing. The price per kilogram has increased by 15% compared to last year, ranging from 500,000-700,000 VND. The production volumes of imports from India and South Africa have decreased, while Thai date supplies have increased. Red dates are popular for their vibrant color and sweet taste, especially during the harvest season from May to September. However, due to their high price and small import quantities, they are primarily sold in retail stores rather than wholesale markets, with most imports being handled by foreign fruit traders.

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This year, Ms. Hoang Lan (District 5, Ho Chi Minh City) switched to buying red dates from Thailand, instead of imported goods from South Africa or India. "When I tried Thai red dates, I found them to be more delicious than South African ones. They were shipped close by so the products were new and fresh," she said, adding that the 2kg whole variety costs 1.4 million VND. According to businesses, Thai red dates are overwhelming those from India and South Africa, with more attractive prices. A bunch of dates weighs 2-6kg. Consumers can buy whole or separate branches, weighing several hundred grams. Each kilogram of red dates sold at the store costs 500,000-700,000 VND per kilogram (depending on the type), an increase of 15% compared to last year. Mr. Thanh, owner of a fruit store in District 1 (HCMC), said that this year, production of goods from India and South Africa decreased, while more Thai dates returned to Vietnam. However, red dates are imported in small quantities and ...

Source: VNExpress