Vegetable prices in Vietnam are increasing every day after the storm

Published 2024년 9월 12일

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Vegetable prices in the local market have doubled or tripled due to flooding and transportation difficulties, causing supply limitations. Despite these increases, prices are still lower than at clean food stores. Supermarkets, on the other hand, have stable supply and prices, offering vegetables at half the market rate. In response, retailers have increased imports from the South and Lam Dong to offset the impact on local suppliers. Traders in Da Lat and the Central Highlands have also increased collection of agricultural products. The Ministry of Industry and Trade advises consumers to remain calm and assures that the supply of essential goods is guaranteed.

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Late in the afternoon of September 11, Ms. Thanh Mai (Ha Dong, Hanoi) stopped by a vegetable stall at a local market next to her house to buy green vegetables but was shocked to see that the prices had doubled compared to a week ago. "A kilo of green squash is 45,000 VND, green onions are 80,000 VND, tomatoes are 50,000 VND," the seller told Ms. Mai. "Compared to yesterday, the price has also increased by 15,000-20,000 VND for each type," the seller said, explaining that the reason was due to the wholesaler increasing the price, not that they were trying to make more profit. "The rain and floods made transportation more difficult, the supply of goods was limited, this morning, everyone was competing but still could not import the expected amount," she added. However, this price is still significantly lower than some clean food stores on the streets in residential areas. Ms. Phuong (Ha Dong, Hanoi) said that because of the heavy rain and she had a small child, it was not convenient ...

Source: VNExpress