Myanmar: Watermelon is exported to China from Muse, cucumber prices soar

Published 2020년 12월 3일

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Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of city-to-city trade in China, Myanmar farmers have faced challenges in exporting cucumbers to Hubei Province. This has led to a decrease in cucumber planting and an imbalance in the supply and demand, resulting in soaring cucumber prices. In response, farmers have shifted their focus to watermelon cultivation, experiencing a surge in demand and prices, with watermelon selling for up to 7,200 yuan per ton, more than double the previous price. Despite these challenges, limited transportation and reduced truck exports have led to a further increase in watermelon prices. Farmers who planted less land this year due to COVID-19 concerns have missed out on the higher prices.

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Watermelon and sorghum are being exported to the Chinese market through 105 miles from Muse. Cucumber prices soar in Myanmar According to the Cucumber Growers and Exporters Association. People's Republic of China Hubei Province The Corona virus, which originated in Wuhan, has spread from one province to another in China. Trade was suspended after the city-to-city trade was cut off, and border trade with China continued. Easy Chin Shwe Haw Most of the trade in the Kanpokti trading post was also affected. Due to such reasons, Myanmar farmers have to grow watermelons, Due to the fear of falling cucumber market, many acres of land were reduced and there was an imbalance between supply and demand. Cucumber prices have skyrocketed. When COVID-19 hit last year, farmers worried and reduced cultivation. In the past, a lot of people came to Myanmar from China. Now, because of poor transportation, people from China do not come to cultivate. Because of this, only one-third of the acreage of ...

Source: Greenwaymyanmar