Vegetable prices have risen sharply.

For more than a week now, the price of green vegetables has increased sharply across local markets in Hai Phong city.

For more than a week now, the price of green vegetables has increased across the board at many local markets in Hai Phong city. (Photo taken at An Da market.)

Prices increased across the board.

At An Da market (in eastern Hai Phong), most types of vegetables are priced higher than before. Cabbage, water spinach, and jute mallow are sold for 15,000 - 18,000 VND per bunch, an increase of 5,000 - 7,000 VND per bunch compared to a week ago.

At Dam Trieu market, vegetable prices have also increased significantly. Cabbage has risen to 18,000 VND/kg, tomatoes to 25,000-28,000 VND/kg, and cauliflower to 40,000-45,000 VND/kg. These prices represent an average increase of 5,000-7,000 VND/kg.

A similar situation was observed at Dong Ngo Quyen market in Le Thanh Nghi ward. On the morning of November 1st, the price of water spinach and mustard greens was 18,000 VND/bunch, sweet potato leaves 20,000 VND/bunch, and jute mallow 15,000 VND/bunch. Other root vegetables and fruits also increased: green squash from 20,000 - 25,000 VND/kg (an increase of 5,000 - 8,000 VND/kg), tomatoes from 25,000 - 28,000 VND/kg (an increase of 3,000 - 8,000 VND/kg).

Ms. Nguyen Thi Toan, a small trader at Dong Ngo Quyen market, said: “The price of green vegetables has been 'climbing' for about a week now. Not only leafy vegetables, but many types of herbs such as scallions, dill, coriander... have also increased in price, ranging from 70,000 to 80,000 VND/kg, which is 20,000 to 30,000 VND/kg higher than before. The reason is that herbs have a short growing season and are easily damaged by heavy rain, causing a decrease in quality.”

Many types of vegetables have increased in price from 5,000 - 7,000 VND/bunch; 3,000 - 8,000 VND/kg.

Rising vegetable prices have forced many families in Hai Phong city to change their shopping habits and food choices for daily meals. Ms. Nguyen Thi Van from Ngo Quyen ward shared: “Vegetable prices are quite high compared to before the recent storms. Leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and herbs are the most expensive. To manage my expenses more wisely, I've switched to buying more affordable root vegetables like eggplant, potatoes, and carrots.”

What is the cause?

According to a representative of Hoang Nam Phat Cooperative in Thach Khoi ward, a unit specializing in supplying vegetables and fruits, this latest increase in vegetable prices stems from two main reasons: weather conditions and production timing.

“Currently, it’s the transitional period between seasons. The early winter crop hasn’t reached harvest time yet, while the summer-autumn vegetable production is running low. Furthermore, the recent prolonged rains and unfavorable weather have reduced production in many vegetable-growing areas supplying Hai Phong, leading to a shortage in the market. The decrease in supply while demand remains stable has pushed prices up. However, once the weather stabilizes and the autumn-winter vegetable crop is ready for harvest, prices will gradually decrease,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, representative of Hoang Nam Phat Cooperative.

The transitional period between seasons and heavy rains have affected the supply of fresh vegetables on the market. Photo taken at Dong Ngo Quyen market.

In recent years, vegetable prices in Northern Vietnam have often surged during transitional seasons, especially after heavy rains or storms. Although green vegetable prices remain high, both sellers and buyers hope the upcoming early winter crop will help stabilize the market. According to some traders, if the weather is favorable, the early winter crop will be harvested in about two weeks, providing a more abundant supply and thus bringing prices down.

To ensure a stable supply, in October 2025, the Department of Agriculture and Environment requested localities to accelerate planting, especially of short-term vegetables. The city also aims to plant approximately 29,000 hectares of various vegetables during the 2025-2026 winter crop season. Proactively managing planting schedules and expanding the area for short-term vegetable cultivation is considered a crucial solution to mitigate localized price spikes and ensure a balance between supply and demand in the city.

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Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/gia-rau-xanh-tang-manh-525318.html