Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City market has seen many imported cherry selling points at cheap prices. Previously, cherries were considered a high-end fruit with prices from 500,000-600,000 VND/kg, suitable only for high-income people. However, currently, cherry prices have decreased sharply, ranging from 120,000-150,000 VND/kg.
Previously, cherry prices were very expensive, 100,000 VND could only buy 200-300 grams. Recently, I went to the market and saw it selling for 120,000 VND/kg, so I also bought it to try" - Ms. Dang Thanh Phuong (living in Binh Thanh District) shared.
At Thu Duc unit market, many traders also offer this fruit for sale at 700,000 VND/5 kg or 90,000 VND/kg (depending on the type).
This decrease was also noted at major supermarkets. Saigon Co.op system has organized a cherry festival imported from Chile, selling at 199,000 VND/kg, 20-30% lower than the market and consuming about 100 tons in just half a month. A representative of Saigon Co.op said that the unit has worked with the supplier early, the amount of imported goods is large, so the products have good prices.
The main reason for this decrease in prices is the abundant output of cherries from Chile, while the Chinese market - the largest consumer - is tightening quality control, forcing exporters to switch to other markets, including Vietnam.
Not only cherries are cheap, but at Ho Chi Minh City unit markets, many types of imported fruits such as peony grapes, strawberries... are also sold at around 100,000 VND/kg. Consumers need to pay attention to product quality and origin. When purchasing goods, you should carefully check the origin, provenance and quality to ensure food safety.
According to Mr. Dinh Quang Khoi - Marketing Director of MM Mega Market, the possibility of cheap fruits from China, the US... continuing to pour into Vietnamese supermarkets and stores at soft prices, putting pressure on domestic agricultural products.
