At the end of June, continuous rain in southern China caused a sharp rebound in cucumber prices after months of decline, with national wholesale prices exceeding 2 yuan per jin by July 2. The surge was due to disrupted transportation and reduced local supply. Shandong cucumbers, benefiting from greenhouse cultivation, saw the highest prices, while regions like Yunnan had lower prices. The overall increase was driven by weather impacts, reduced planting areas, and quality differences. Shandong cucumbers are highly competitive, with peak sales in July-August, and prices are expected to remain high.