Spinach prices have soared recently and the increased rainfall in the North of China affects its yield

Published 2021년 10월 12일

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The article explains the reason behind the significant price increase of spinach in Nanjing, China, which has reached levels similar to meat. The root cause is an increase in wholesale spinach prices, exacerbated by high transportation and storage costs. This situation arose due to increased rainfall affecting spinach production in the north. Despite the spinach price hike, other leafy vegetables have seen a decrease in prices, such as green vegetables and vegetable seedlings, due to cooler weather leading to increased production and lower transportation and storage costs. This situation is expected to continue into October.
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Yangtze Evening News (Reporter Liu Liyuan) Recently, many citizens have noticed the soaring price of spinach. Spinach is more expensive than meat? Don't worry, the reporter visited the Nanjing market and found that since September, the prices of various leafy vegetables have fallen, which can be used as a "flat substitute" for spinach. In a supermarket in Hexi, Optimal Spinach sold for 16 yuan per catty, and in a nearby farmer’s market, the price of spinach also rose to 12 yuan per catty. "No way, the purchase price has increased." A vegetable stall owner said helplessly. The reporter According to Nanjing Zhongcai Logistics, a month ago, the wholesale price of spinach was about 11 yuan per kilogram, but today, the wholesale price of spinach in the market has risen to 16.6-17 yuan per kilogram. The wholesale price is so high, plus The loss of leafy vegetables during transportation and storage is large. It is no wonder that the price of spinach bought by citizens is about the same ...
Source: Chinaeconomy

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