The price of jackfruit in Tien Giang, Vietnam is only 2,000-3,000 VND/kg due to congestion at the border gate with China

Published 2021년 12월 2일

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Tien Giang province in Vietnam is facing challenges in fruit exports, leading to a surplus of agricultural products and a significant price drop. Jackfruit is the most affected with prices reaching as low as 2,000 VND to 3,000 VND/kg due to quality issues. Other fruits such as pineapple, soursop, Hong Xiem, and mango also see a decrease in price by 10-15% compared to the previous week. The price drop is attributed to the closure or restriction of some Chinese border gates for fruit export, resulting in congestion and flooding. This situation is causing financial difficulties for gardeners and farmers, especially those planting dragon fruit trees.

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Original content

In recent days, fruit exports have encountered difficulties, so many agricultural products in Tien Giang province are difficult to consume, and prices have plummeted. Jackfruit is the most heavily discounted fruit in Tien Giang province today. In Cai Lay district, gardeners sell jackfruit for an average price of 2,000 VND to 3,000 VND/kg, but traders are very picky. The jackfruit has black fibers, insects damage the shell...traders do not buy. Other fruits such as pineapple (pineapple), soursop, Hong Xiem, mango ... also decreased by 10-15% compared to last week. For white flesh dragon fruit, the current reduction is around 8,000 VND/kg; Red intestine is about 15,000 VND/kg. At the time of the bad season at this price, gardeners planting dragon fruit trees are not profitable. Tien Giang is the "capital" of the country's orchards with nearly 80,000 hectares, including 11 specialty fruits. The difficult fruit output has affected people's income. According to businesses and traders, ...

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