The production of mangosteen in Thailand has been reduced, and the price has skyrocketed, but the import volume has still increased significantly

Published May 25, 2023

Tridge summary

The article reports a significant increase in the prices of durian and mangosteen fruits, with mangosteen reaching record highs due to increased importation from Thailand and decreased domestic production. Despite the high prices, the quality of the fruit has improved this year. The retail price of mangosteen has surpassed that of durian in many areas, leading to limited sales and high market demand, which is expected to keep prices high during the peak export season from Thailand to China, which runs from May to July.
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Original content

Recently, the price of durian has risen accordingly, and the price of another Thai fruit that has just been listed - mangosteen has skyrocketed. This year, only a small amount of mangosteen has been on the market, and the bulk wholesale price has already exceeded 22 yuan/catties, which is higher than in previous years. Expensive 7-8 yuan/catties, almost the historical high of mangosteen prices in recent years. Since May, although Thai mangosteens have been on the market, in the Jinma Zhengchang Fruit Wholesale Market in Kunming, except for two cold chain trucks wholesale, there is almost no trace of retail mangosteens. The local wholesaler said: "Wholesale now The price is about 40 yuan/kg, which is a lot higher than last year. Last year, when it was the most expensive, it was only more than 30 yuan per kilogram. Most of the mangosteens sold in China are imported from Thailand, and the transportation cost is high. In addition, the production of mangosteens in Thailand has ...
Source: Guojiguoshu

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