Abundant goods, stable prices

According to the Department of Industry and Trade, the commodity market in Thanh Hoa during the Lunar New Year 2025 was stable, with no shortages or sudden price increases. Thanks to early stockpiling of goods, the total value of goods for Tet in the province was about 20,580 billion VND, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, fully meeting the consumption needs of the people.

Go! Thanh Hoa supermarket is fully stocked with essential goods to serve the people during Tet.

Prices of goods before and during Tet

After the Kitchen Gods' Day (December 23rd of the lunar calendar), people's shopping needs increased sharply, as most workers had begun their holiday. According to surveys at supermarkets and food stores, as well as quick reports from localities, the consumption of goods increased by 5-8% compared to the previous year. Supermarkets such as Go!Thanh Hoa, Co.opmart and WinMart recorded increases of 6%, 8% and 7% respectively. However, the amount of goods sold was still lower than the amount of goods in stock, because these items are regularly consumed products, so it did not affect the business of the units.

Specifically for flowers and ornamental plants, this year supply exceeded demand, leading to a surplus. By the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, many small traders had to lower prices to recover their capital.

At supermarkets and Winmart+ stores, prices are always stable before and during Tet, because the units have done a good job of stockpiling and stabilizing prices with suppliers and manufacturers. However, at markets and small retail stores, from the 26th to the 29th of Tet, some items increased slightly by about 3 - 5%, such as: lean pork, grade 1 beef, chicken, fresh shrimp and fish... due to high demand in the days before Tet, causing the price of lean ham and beef ham to also increase from 5,000 - 10,000 VND/kg depending on the item, depending on the facility. However, at markets in the days before Tet, the price of green vegetables decreased sharply by 25 - 40% because vegetables were ready to be harvested, and the weather before Tet was warm and humid, so vegetables and tubers grew quickly.

During Tet (from the 1st to the 3rd), prices of basic goods were stable and remained the same compared to the time before Tet, only some fresh food items increased by about 10 - 20% compared to the price before Tet such as: lean pork loin from 130,000 to 150,000 VND/kg, grade 1 beef from 260,000 to 300,000 VND/kg, chicken 120,000 VND/kg... Food service prices increased by 1.5 - 2 times compared to before Tet because only a few food establishments were open for sale. However, the price increase was accepted by consumers and considered an annual rule.

Post-Tet market: Business returns to normal.

From the 4th day of Tet (February 1st, 2025), most businesses in Thanh Hoa have reopened. Large retail chains such as Go, CoopMart, The City, WinMart, MediaMart... have prepared to serve customers' shopping needs.

People are returning to shopping after the Lunar New Year holiday.

However, the market after Tet is expected to be less active, mainly focusing on fresh food items and offerings for the New Year. Pre-packaged items such as confectionery, beverages and processed foods remain stable in price, without major fluctuations. Vegetables and fruits continue to maintain stable prices compared to the first and second days of Tet, but have decreased significantly compared to before Tet. Only a few items have increased slightly, including grass carp, beef, seafood... and some essential items before the 15th day of the first lunar month, after which they will return to normal.

Overall, the goods market in Thanh Hoa remained stable throughout the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, with no price spikes or shortages. Market regulation was well-managed, ensuring the consumption needs of the people were met throughout the Tet holiday and the first days of the new year.

Chi Pham

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/tinh-hinh-cung-cau-dip-nbsp-tet-nguyen-dan-hang-hoa-phong-phu-gia-ca-on-dinh-238457.htm