Vegetable prices in Hanoi are rising dramatically.

In recent days, the price of green vegetables in Hanoi has skyrocketed, putting significant pressure on living costs and forcing many families to reconsider their spending habits, and even change their daily meal routines.

Vegetable prices in Hanoi are increasing daily due to supply disruptions caused by storms and heavy rain.

As of November 19th, at several local markets in Hanoi, such as Yen Hoa, Nam Trung Yen, and Mai Dich markets, the prices of leafy green vegetables have increased by 2-3 times compared to the previous month.

Prices for vegetables like sweet cabbage, bok choy, and Chinese cabbage have increased from 20,000 VND/kg to around 40,000 VND/kg; water spinach from 10,000 VND/bunch to 20,000-25,000 VND/bunch; cucumbers from 20,000 VND/kg to 40,000 VND/kg; and tomatoes from 30,000 VND/kg to 50,000 VND/kg...

In addition, the prices of herbs and spices have also increased sharply; scallions cost 40,000 VND/kg; coriander, mint, dill, etc., have all doubled, ranging from 8,000 to 12,000 VND per small bunch.

Small traders explained that the cost of buying vegetables is high; if they sell them at a low price, they will lose money, but if they sell them at a high price, people will buy less, and the vegetables will spoil and have to be thrown away.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tu, a vegetable and fruit vendor at Yen Hoa market, said that since the beginning of November, green vegetables have been scarce, making it difficult to import supplies. At wholesale markets, the amount of vegetables arriving is small, the variety is limited, while prices have increased sharply due to higher transportation costs and a large percentage of vegetables spoiled after the storms.

"Small traders like us are also hesitant to import goods because prices at the wholesale market are high, and importing large quantities can easily lead to losses if sales are slow. If we sell at high prices, customers will decrease, and if the vegetables spoil if stored for too long, we lose capital," Ms. Tú shared.

The sharp increase in vegetable prices has forced workers to be more cautious with their spending, even changing their daily meal habits. Ms. Nguyen Thu Ha (Cau Giay ward) said: "My family of four used to spend 30,000 VND a day on vegetables, but now we have to spend 50,000 - 60,000 VND. The money spent on vegetables is now equal to the money spent on meat and fish."

Housewives have to carefully consider every expense for family meals as vegetable prices have risen sharply.

The soaring price of vegetables is also causing concern for Ms. Pham Thi Hoa, who sells vermicelli soup on Phan Chu Trinh Street in Hanoi. "My family makes vermicelli soup, so we can't do without ingredients like tomatoes, scallions, and fresh herbs... Now, vegetable prices are increasing daily, and I can't raise the price of vermicelli soup because I'll lose customers. Preparing the dish becomes difficult, and the profit from each sale is drastically reduced," Ms. Hoa shared.

The recent dramatic increase in vegetable prices in Hanoi is not only a story of consumers facing financial pressure, but also a warning about the agricultural supply chain after the natural disaster. Without timely solutions, the scarcity and high prices could continue to affect people's lives and the stability of the Hanoi market leading up to Tet 2026.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/kinh-te/gia-rau-xanh-o-ha-noi-tang-chong-mat-20251119102924127.htm