Vietnam: Tomato prices increased dramatically

Rarely does a popular vegetable like tomatoes sell for up to 50,000 VND/kg, more expensive than imported fruits. At Tan Dinh market (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), the popular tomato price ranges from 45,000 - 50,000 VND/kg, 8-10 fruits/kg, 2-3 times higher than a few weeks ago. A small trader selling vegetables at the market confirmed that tomatoes are very expensive, so they only take a few to sell when customers ask and do not dare to import a lot. "Tomatoes are now more expensive than Australian tangerines (about 40,000 VND/kg), so customers only buy 1-2 fruits" - the owner of this barn said. The price of tomatoes has increased so much that the owner of a famous vegetable stall in Bien Hoa (Dong Nai), nicknamed Minh Rau (real name Pham Hong Minh), had to hang a sign "tomatoes are too expensive, don't buy" in front of the basket of tomatoes issued by the government. he sold, attracting the attention of many people and netizens. Mr. Luu Lap Duc, Director of Agri Duc Tien Co., ...