Vietnam: Da Lat persimmons overwhelm Chinese goods

Published Oct 9, 2024

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Da Lat persimmons are experiencing a surge in popularity during their harvest season from late August to early December, with sales increasing and prices rising slightly from the previous year. This surge is due to the high quality and diverse varieties of Da Lat persimmons, including the Japanese Fuji variety, which are priced lower than Chinese persimmons and are labeled with clear origins. The trust and confidence in Da Lat persimmons have increased, leading to a significant increase in sales at traditional markets and stores in Ho Chi Minh City. This trend is reversing the previous preference for Chinese persimmons, with Da Lat persimmons now favored by consumers for their fresher and tastier qualities. The Lam Dong Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection is supporting this trend by guiding farmers to improve quality and traceability, and by promoting deep processing to increase product value and income for farmers.

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From late August to early December, Da Lat persimmons are in peak harvest season, coinciding with the time when Chinese goods flood into Vietnam. A survey at traditional markets and stores in Ho Chi Minh City shows that Da Lat persimmons are being sold on all shelves with many varieties such as egg persimmons, square persimmons, crispy cinnamon persimmons and Japanese Fuji persimmons. The selling price ranges from 40,000 VND to 120,000 VND per kilogram, an increase of about 3-5% compared to the same period last year. Ms. Hong Hanh, owner of a fruit stall on Thong Nhat Street (Go Vap), said that since September, she has sold more than a ton of Da Lat persimmons of all kinds. In previous years, crispy Chinese persimmons usually sell better, but now Da Lat persimmons are favored by customers. In addition, egg persimmons also attract customers thanks to improvements in preservation methods, helping to keep them fresh longer and avoid being crushed during transportation. Mr. Hoa, a ...

Source: VNExpress