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Rice prices in Thailand and Vietnam continued to increase sharply; Prices of many kinds of mangoes in Dong Thap have increased and are at a high level; Many kinds of fruit on sale... are notable market news on August 14.
* Thai and Vietnamese rice increased sharply
Rice prices of Vietnam and Thailand have now increased by nearly 20% in value since the export ban on non-basmati white rice in July 7.
Thailand's 5% broken rice price was offered at $650-655/ton, the highest level since October 10, compared with $2008-627/ton last week.
Vietnam's 5% broken rice price was offered at $620-630/ton, the highest level since July 7, and up from $2008-590/ton in the previous week.
*The price of many kinds of mangoes is at a high level
According to many mango farmers in Cao Lanh city, Hoa Loc mangoes are currently sold to traders and barns for 65.000-70.000 VND/kg.
This price is 3-4 times higher than 2 months ago. As for Cat Chu mango, the price is 18.000-20.000 VND/kg. The increase in mango prices was mainly due to a decrease in supply as the main harvest season has passed.
*The price of dried water hyacinth increased by more than 2.000 VND/kg
Many people who grow and harvest water hyacinth in Hau Giang said that about 2 months ago, traders bought dried water hyacinth for 17.000-18.000 VND/kg (depending on type), an increase of more than 2.000 VND/kg compared to the previous year. about 2 months ago. It rains a lot, so water hyacinth is difficult to dry, making the supply less and the price increasing.
*Selling price of straw mushrooms reduced
Many farmers grow straw mushrooms to sell to traders to export to Ho Chi Minh City and wholesale markets for 40.000-42.000 VND/kg (round mushroom), although the price is about 25.000 VND/kg.
This price is decreasing by nearly 20.000 VND/kg compared to the first months of 2023. The reason for this decrease in price of straw mushrooms is that the vegetarian days have passed.
*Many kinds of fruit at discount
Surveys at some markets in the province show that the source of goods is abundant, so the prices of domestic fruits are at an acceptable level for consumers.
Specifically, the selling price of rambutan and Ido longan is ranging from 20.000-30.000 VND kg. Compared with the time about 1 month ago, the price of some types decreased from 5.000-7.000 VND/kg.
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