Commodity prices were stable despite outbreak of COVID-19

Surveys of News reporters at some local markets and supermarkets in Hanoi in the past few days, food prices are generally stable or even decreased due to plentiful supplies. However, the purchasing power was worse because the people had less sugar due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the community.

The prices of clean meats at supermarkets are more expensive than in traditional markets, but still remain at the old prices. At traditional markets, supermarkets, food products, green vegetables and basic necessities are still plentifully sold, but according to many small traders in Hanoi, goods are consumed slower than in Vietnam. there are no cases of COVID-19 infection in the community. Purchasing power in the market decreased by 20-30% compared to before the epidemic. “Currently, Thai mango prices are still stable, delicious types are sold at 45,000 – 50,000 VND / kg, medium types from 35,000 – 40,000 VND / kg; Saigon mango prices range from 60,000 to 65,000 VND / kg. The price of imported apples has inched more. If in the past, the price was from 90,000 – 100,000 VND / kg, now it increases by 10,000 VND / kg; Delicious type is currently selling for 150,000 VND / kg. The price of Envy apple is from 180,000 to 200,000 VND / kg, an increase of 10,000 – 20,000 VND / kg compared to before ”, said Pham Thi Ngo, a fruit trader in Hang Bun street, Hanoi. According to Ms. Pham Thi Ngo, due to concerns about translation, purchasing power decreased from 30 to 40% compared to before, because people are less likely to go to the street. Number of customers buying by phone is negligible, except on the first and full moon holidays. In the hot weather, the price of oranges and tangerines increased from 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg compared to before. Saigon orange price is 60,000 VND / kg; sweet tangerine is 70,000 VND / kg. Due to an outbreak, many restaurants and eateries were empty, so the consumption of goods was slower than before. “The necessities and food are many, but now many restaurants have to close due to the absence of customers, prolonged epidemics, so food and food are now abundant and the price is even softer”, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Lien – cottage said Dong Xa market, Mai Dich ward, Cau Giay, Hanoi. According to the owner of a fresh fish stall at Lo Lua “toad” market, Bach Mai street, the price of many types of fish is 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg cheaper than before. Tilapia is currently sold for between 40,000 and 45,000 VND / kg, depending on the type; red roses 58,000 VND / kg, down 2,000 VND / kg; carp 67,000 VND / kg, down 3,000 VND / kg; carp 60,000 VND / kg. “About 1 week back, people went to the market less everyday because they bought food together for 3 days or 1 week. Normally, with fresh produce like fish, many housewives only buy goods for stock for 3 days, ”said Lien Hoa, a small trader selling fish in Lo Lua“ toad ”market. Goods are flooded at the supermarket. From the beginning of the year until now, the price of beef and pork has not fluctuated, even “cooled down”. At the traditional market of Phan Huy Chu, the price of billed beef remained at 310,000 VND / kg; beef tenderloin is 350,000 VND / kg; corn meat 350,000 VND / kg; Corn flower core from 420,000 to 620,000 VND / kg, depending on type. In some “toad” markets in Hanoi, the price of pork decreased slightly compared to before. Currently, the price of lean meat is 140,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before; ham meat from 110,000 to 120,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before, especially fat reduced to 15,000 VND / kg at the price of 60,000 VND / kg. Sharing with the News reporter on May 10, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van (housewife), Bach Mai street shared: In recent days, food prices at Trai Gang market, Bach Mai street are still as stable as before. there is no translation of COVID-19 in the community. Accordingly, the price of raw chicken feathers is 120,000 VND / kg; choysum is 10,000 VND / kg; cabbage is 8,000 VND / kg; mosquito net 5,000 VND / kg, morning glory 8,000 VND / kg… Because I am afraid of translation, I go to the streets less and buy food for the whole week. COVID-19 lasted, so commodity prices decreased, but people’s spending also reduced more “, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van shared. Many supermarkets apply promotional goods to stimulate demand. As noted by the reporter of News, at supermarkets such as Big C, Hapro Mart, VinMart … goods are all full on shelves, commodity prices have not increased, not to mention there are promotions. great forever for customers. Visitors to the supermarket are checked their temperature, asked to wear a mask, hand sanitizer to prevent epidemics. Representatives of distributors and markets in Hanoi all stock up twice as much in warehouses to supply the market. Fresh food, essential goods to fully serve people, there is no shortage of “fever” prices. “Hanoi has prepared a large quantity of goods, serving the local people’s anti-epidemic needs. With the amount of goods in reserve for 3 months, 17 essential goods are worth 194,000 billion VND. Hanoi also reserves an amount of goods of nearly 30,000 billion VND to be ready to support provinces and cities in neighboring areas if complicated epidemics occur “, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan – Acting Director of Department of Industry and Trade Ha Cabinet said.