Peak season chili prices are rising, with a price of over 20 yuan for one jin of small chili peppers!

The cold winter season coincides with the peak consumption period for chili peppers, leading to a continuous rise in prices for various varieties across the country. From wholesale markets to retail terminals, prices for small chili peppers, slender chili peppers, and dried chili peppers have increased noticeably, creating a situation where prices do not ease during the off-season and are even higher during the peak season. According to CCTV News, the price of small chili peppers at Beijing's Xinfadi Produce Wholesale Market has been gradually increasing since October, rising from 5-6 yuan/jin to around 20 yuan, with prices stabilizing recently but with significant sales volume, with hot pot restaurants alone consuming five to six tons daily, which is one to two tons more than during the off-season. Additionally, screw peppers and slender chili peppers have also increased in price, with the price of slender chili peppers from Shandong and Liaoning rising by 1 yuan to 4.8-5 ...