A finales de marzo, los precios de las verduras en Harbin disminuyeron casi un 20% en comparación con el mes anterior

China Development Network News: In late March, influenced by increased supply, falling demand, the gradual market release of stored vegetables, and vegetables from real estate greenhouses, vegetable prices in Harbin continued to decline, decreasing by nearly 20% month-on-month.

According to price monitoring data, on March 25, the average retail price (per 500 grams) of 22 monitored vegetable varieties was 3.73 yuan, down 0.27% from the previous day, 2.86% from last week, and 17.48% from last month. Compared to last month, the average prices of these 22 vegetables showed a “21 down, 1 up” trend, with varieties such as spinach, celery, chives, cabbage, green peppers, tomatoes, garlic sprouts, eggplants, water cucumbers, Chinese cabbage, rapeseed, chili peppers, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and bitter melon decreasing by 38.87%, 29.67%, 37.04%, 25.13%, 19.52%, 23.71%, 18.70%, 15.42%, 31.06%, 11.36%, 18.99%, 31.91%, 11.08%, 18.84%, 17.07%, and 13.82%, respectively.

The reasons for the price decline are: first, increased vegetable supply, with large quantities of spring outdoor vegetables from southern production areas and greenhouse vegetables from the north entering the market simultaneously, leading to concentrated supply. Additionally, local stored vegetables and leafy greens from greenhouses are being sold in bulk, ensuring ample market sources. Second, logistics costs have decreased as temperatures rise, road conditions improve, and the efficiency of transporting vegetables from other regions increases, eliminating the need for high-cost anti-freeze packaging, which directly reduces logistics expenses and prices. Third, demand has returned to normal; after the holiday, catering and group purchasing demand stabilized, residents’ stockpiles were consumed, and market procurement mainly meets daily needs. Overall demand has significantly weakened compared to the Spring Festival period, leading to a loosening of supply and demand. Furthermore, competition between large supermarkets and community fresh stores has also contributed to the reduction of retail prices.

Overall, the decline in vegetable prices is a normal market adjustment during the transition from winter to spring. As local greenhouse leafy greens and fruit vegetables continue to enter the market, vegetable prices are expected to keep decreasing. (Liu Wenman)

【Source: China Development Network】