Vietnamese plum prices have fallen 30-40% from a year ago to VND20,000-50,000 (US$0.77-1.92) per kilogram thanks to a bumper harvest due to excellent weather.
In HCMC it is sold at VND35,000. A vendor in the city, Phuong Oanh, said she sells 50-70 kilograms a day.
“This year, plums are consistent in quality, less tart and sweeter, making them very popular.”
The fruit is grown in the north and the harvest season is ongoing.
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Vietnamese Plums for Sale in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/Thi Ha |
Ngoan, a shopper, who bought five kilograms at Binh Thanh Market to eat and make jam, said prices are two-thirds of last year’s.
Vendor Lan Anh at Tan Dinh said last year supply was low.
“But this year supply is abundant and the quality is stable, making plums one of the best-selling fruits in the market.”
Wholesaler Nguyen Thanh Hoa has bought 20% more than at this time last year.
The fruit is mainly grown in provinces such as Ha Giang, Lao Cai and Son La, and is favored over imported varieties for its crisp texture and sweet and distinctive tangy taste.
Co.op Mart supermarket in HCMC is selling the fruit at VND30,000 and expects to sell 250 tons this season, or 20% more than last year.
The Thu Duc Wholesale Market has received 1,900 tons of supply this season.
