China: Zhangqiu scallion production halved, prices continue to rise

Published Nov 24, 2021

Tridge summary

The north's green onion markets are experiencing a surge in prices, with Zhangqiu green onions reaching 10 yuan/jin and regular ones selling for 6 yuan/jin, a significant increase from the previous year. This price hike is due to a drastic drop in production, the lowest in 10 years, caused by excessive rainfall during the planting season and an early, heavy snowfall that damaged the crops. The result is a production shortfall, despite the higher prices, leading to a decrease in growers' income.
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Original content

Recently, the green onion markets in all parts of the north have completely got rid of the sluggish market in July and August, and the prices have continued to rise. In Zhangqiu, the main producing area, this year's Zhangqiu green onions are extremely expensive, and the fine Zhangqiu green onions have risen to 10 yuan/jin. High price. Even ordinary Zhangqiu scallions are sold for about 6 yuan/jin, and other ordinary scallions are about 2 yuan/jin. In the same period last year, Zhangqiu scallions were only about 4 yuan/jin, and the price of ordinary scallions was only 1 This year, Zhangqiu green onions have been on the rise. They sold for about 2 yuan/jin as soon as they went on the market. With the subsequent listings of green onions in various places, Zhangqiu green onions continued to maintain their upward momentum. After the beginning of winter, it was the time when Zhangqiu scallions were harvested. This year’s scallion harvest season saw a sharp drop in output and almost ...
Source: Guojiguoshu

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