Plums at the beginning of the season cost 150,000 VND / kg

If at the time of April last year, plums at the beginning of the season were priced up to more than 200,000 VND / kg, this year it decreased to 150,000 VND / kg, but still had no customers.
Surveyed in Hanoi, a number of fruit shops, street vendors are selling plums at the beginning of the season with a selling price ranging from 120,000 to 150,000 VND / kg. Smaller and greener grade 2 plums cost between VND 90,000-110,000 / kg. In addition, the rice plum type has a selling price of about 50,000 VND / kg.

According to small traders, this year, the price of plums at the beginning of the season is lower than that of the same period last year. At a fruit stall of Ms. Lan at Nga Tu So market (Dong Da, Hanoi) the cheapest plum price ranges from 110,000 to 140,000 VND / kg. Plums are selected carefully, with larger red and more beautiful fruit, the price is 150,000 VND / kg. Some fruit shops, street vendors are selling plums at the beginning of the season with a price ranging from 120,000 to 150,000 VND / kg. Photo: TT “This price is 3-4 times more expensive in the main season, but still cheaper than this time last year. Last year I imported every day to sell out every day, but this year the purchasing power of the people is worse”, She shared and said that the customers who buy plums at the beginning of the season are mainly office sisters. This trader said that it takes about a month to wait for plums to come into the main season. At that time, the price will drop much, the fruit will be red, and eat better. Similarly, Ms. Ha, small trader at Nghia Tan market (Cau Giay, Hanoi), said that the main season of plum season must be from mid-May to early June. This time is the type of plum at the beginning of the season, so the quantity is scarce, the fruit is not yet really delicious and the price is many times higher. Selling plums along Pham Van Bach street (Cau Giay, Hanoi), Ms. Hoa also shared: “Plums are cheaper this year than last year because of the Covid-19 epidemic, people have limited spending. However, despite being cheap but still low, I can only sell about 5 kg a day. Plums are not only sold at local markets, but also at the beginning of the season, many people advertise cheaply on forums on the online market with an average selling price of 70,000-120,000 VND / kg. “This plum I got from an acquaintance in Moc Chau, Son La. Plums at the beginning of the season have a very sour taste, so they are picky ”, Ms. Uyen (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi), who sells this item online, shares. In addition, she also made pickled plum salted and chili to meet the needs of customers. “The plum this season is very sour and acrid, so I make it into different snacks. Women who have any need, just notice, I will do exactly like that “, she said. According to many people, 150,000 VND for a kilogram of plum is still an expensive price, they just “press the belly” to buy a few ounces to eat to reduce cravings. Just bought 3 ounces of plums, Ms. Linh (Dong Da, Hanoi) shared: “Plum prices at the beginning of the season are often very expensive. Although this plum is a bit sour and acrid, even the young fruit is still bitter, but it is suitable for my taste of sour food ”.