Affected by continuous rainy weather and lower temperatures in large areas, the prices and sales of most fruits on the market have declined in the past two weeks. The weather gradually stabilized in the latter part of this week, and the market improved. On the other hand, some merchants said that due to the decrease in the arrival of large-scale products such as Chilean prunes recently, some fruit buyers from other provinces have reduced their on-site purchases, which has affected the sales of other fruits.
Chilean plums are in season, and among them, the Sweet Mary, which has just been on the market, is the most popular. A box of 9kg plastic-framed has been adjusted from ￥360/box at the peak of its launch to about ￥300/box at present. Compared with the same period last year, the price increased by about 15%. Merchants said that the taste of the Sweet Mary this year is better than that of the same period last year, and the sales have been smooth recently.
Left: New Zealand apple; Right: Chilean Sweet Mary plum
The market for New Zealand apples has been sluggish recently. Taking the popular Posy apple as an example, it has dropped from RMB 700 to 800 per box at the peak to more than RMB 500 at present. Other brands have also reduced prices to varying degrees. Merchants said that many buyers are waiting for the price to stabilize before making orders.
For other imported fruits, the market and sales of imported grapes were not satisfactory last week. This week, the sales gradually improved, and the prices rose slightly. The merchants estimated that it was related to the demand for fruits during the Tomb-sweeping Day and the better weather. Both Egyptian oranges and American oranges have lowered their prices. Taking American oranges as an example, small fruits that previously cost more than RMB 400 per box now sell for about RMB 380. On the other hand, the arrival of imported avocados this week is relatively less, and the shortage in the market makes the price relatively high.
Thailand's Monthong Durian
In terms of fruits in Southeast Asia, Thailand's Thailand's Monthong durian is on the market. The price has been gradually adjusted from ￥1300/box at the peak at the beginning of this week to about ￥800/box at present. Some merchants estimate that with the arrival of Monthong durian one after another, the price may continue to drop next week.
Philippine pineapple/golden pineapple, according to merchants, brands or varieties with lower prices currently sell better. For example, the supply of branded products with a price of ￥210/box earlier was sold at a higher price due to the less supply. After the buyer purchased it, the sales were not good due to high prices, so the price was gradually lowered to the current ￥170/box with mild sales. Another brand with a relatively low price is sold smoothly.
Left: Imported grapefruit; Right: Vietnamese pitaya fruit
The price of Vietnamese pitaya fruit has dropped compared to earlier, and merchants said that the current price is more reasonable. Among them, red flesh pitaya fruit is currently more expensive.