Affected by the rainy season, local vegetable prices in Nepal have risen sharply

Published 2024년 8월 20일

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In mid-June, Nepal witnessed a significant surge in the prices of various vegetables, with cherry tomatoes seeing the highest increase of 101.52%, followed by Indian cabbage at 30.05%, round pumpkin at 30.77%, okra at 28.57%, and pointed gourds at 36.36%. This price hike contributed to an overall year-on-year vegetable inflation rate of 16.02%. However, the rise in vegetable prices and the introduction of advanced food packaging technologies have led to a decrease in the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables among Nepalese people. The "2024 Global Food Policy Report" also highlighted that the consumption of salty and fried snacks in Nepal exceeds 40%, which is above the average for other South Asian countries.

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According to reports, the price of cherry tomatoes rose by 101.52% to 45 rupees per kilogram, the price of Indian cabbage rose by 30.05% to 75 rupees per kilogram, the price of round pumpkin rose by 30.77% to 85 rupees per kilogram, and the price of okra rose by 28.57% to 45 rupees per kilogram. The price of seasonal vegetables such as pointed gourds also rose by 36.36% to 75 rupees per kilogram. According to the Central Bank of Nepal, the vegetable inflation rate in mid-June rose by 16.02% year-on-year. On the other hand, with high vegetable prices and upgraded food packaging technology, Nepalese people consume less and less fresh fruits and vegetables. According to the "2024 Global Food Policy Report" released by the International Food Policy ...

Source: Foodmate