Fresh produce is in high demand.

On the 28th day of the Lunar New Year, the shopping atmosphere in the market remained vibrant. Fresh produce was a popular choice for shoppers.

A wide variety of goods

According to the quick report on the market situation of some goods serving the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake (January 27, 2025, which is the 28th day of the Lunar New Year) from the Domestic Market Department - Ministry of Industry and Trade , the demand for Tet shopping in most provinces and cities continued to increase relatively high compared to normal days on the third day of the Lunar New Year holiday. This year, people had an early Tet holiday, starting from the 26th day of the Lunar New Year, so shopping activities mainly started two days ago and continued sporadically today.

Retail distribution channels are preparing large quantities of goods to serve the Lunar New Year. (Photo: Hoa Pham)

Currently, the cold, rainy weather in some northern and central provinces is making shopping more difficult than usual, but prices remain stable due to abundant supply. Today, shopping is mainly focused on fresh food items.

Although shopping activity at supermarkets increased sharply in the days leading up to Tet (50-100% compared to normal days), supermarkets and shopping malls have made plans to replenish goods on shelves, ensuring a plentiful and diverse supply of goods for Tet, combined with many promotional and discount programs, and prices remain stable compared to previous days.

At local markets, supplies have also been increased and are quite abundant to meet the shopping needs of the people. Spring fairs, Tet markets, flower markets, etc., continue to take place to serve the shopping and sightseeing needs of the people.

Vegetables and fruits are cheaper; pork prices have increased by 15-25%.

Regarding prices, according to the Domestic Market Department's report, as of now, the prices of most essential goods for Tet (Lunar New Year) have not increased dramatically and remain relatively stable compared to the previous day. Compared to the same period last year, the prices of vegetables and some types of flowers such as chrysanthemums, lilies, gladioli, and roses are about 5-10% cheaper than last year and there is no shortage; pork prices are about 15-25% higher because the price of live pigs throughout 2024 remained stable at a high level compared to 2023.

Specifically, for food items, the prices of regular white rice, high-quality white rice, and delicious glutinous rice for the Lunar New Year tend to remain stable compared to the previous day.

Specifically, the price of high-quality white rice in the North ranges from 25,000 to 42,000 VND/kg; in the South, it ranges from 22,000 to 38,000 VND/kg. The price of glutinous rice in the North ranges from 29,000 to 38,000 VND/kg; in the South, it ranges from 27,000 to 34,000 VND/kg.

For fresh food items, as Tet approaches, prices at local markets tend to increase slightly due to high demand, but supply remains sufficient to meet consumer needs. Prices of pork, beef, and mackerel (in the South) have increased slightly by 5,000-10,000 VND/kg compared to the previous day. Currently, common pork prices are: pork loin 110,000-120,000 VND/kg, pork tenderloin and belly 130,000-160,000 VND/kg; beef tenderloin (Grade I) 250,000-280,000 VND/kg; free-range chicken 120,000-150,000 VND/kg; and large shrimp (26-30 shrimp/kg) 400,000-450,000 VND/kg.

Regarding vegetables and fruits, despite the cold weather, the supply is quite abundant and diverse, so prices remain stable. The current prices for some common vegetables are as follows: cabbage: 10,000-15,000 VND/head, kohlrabi: 5,000 VND/bulb, lettuce: 15,000-30,000 VND/kg, tomatoes: 10,000-15,000 VND/kg (depending on the locality), potatoes: 15,000-20,000 VND/kg, cauliflower: 10,000-15,000 VND/head...

Regarding fruit, the prices of some popular and delicious fruits used for offerings during Tet (Lunar New Year) tend to remain stable compared to the previous day, while dragon fruit and mandarin oranges tend to increase locally in some areas. Specifically: Dragon fruit 60,000-90,000 VND/kg; Cat mango 50,000-60,000 VND/kg; mandarin orange 50,000-77,000 VND/kg; Dien pomelo 20,000-25,000 VND/kg; imported apples 100,000-120,000 VND/kg; green bananas 100,000-250,000 VND/bunch (depending on size and location)...

Notably, flowers and ornamental plants continued to be popular items purchased by people today, partly to ensure they bloomed early during Tet (Lunar New Year) and partly to take advantage of discounts closer to the holiday. People are increasingly opting for smaller peach, kumquat, and apricot blossom trees with beautiful shapes, planted in attractive pots and containers, or for exotic and beautiful plants like orchids, magnolias, and snowdrops for Tet decorations. Prices for some types of flowers remained relatively stable compared to the previous day. Prices for some popular flowers are as follows: Lilies from 200,000 - 350,000 VND per dozen depending on the type; gladioli from 80,000 - 100,000 VND per dozen; chrysanthemums around 40,000 - 60,000 VND per dozen. Roses cost 50,000 - 70,000 VND per dozen... The prices of peach blossoms and kumquat trees for Tet (Lunar New Year) decorations remain high compared to last year due to limited supply in some growing areas in the North after the impact of typhoon No. 3.

Prices of processed food items remained stable compared to the 27th day of the lunar month because production and processing facilities had prepared their supplies in advance. Specifically: The price of pork sausage is currently commonly between 150,000-170,000 VND/kg, beef sausage is around 280,000-300,000 VND/kg, and sticky rice cakes (Banh Chung) range from 50,000-70,000 VND/piece (depending on size and weight).

Regarding alcoholic beverages, beer, and confectionery: People had already purchased these items in the previous days, and demand has now decreased. The prices of alcoholic beverages, beer, and confectionery remain stable compared to the previous day.

Specifically, the prices of some popular items are as follows: Hanoi canned beer: 270,000-280,000 VND/case; Saigon Special canned beer: 340,000-350,000 VND/case; Heineken canned beer: 450,000-460,000 VND/case; Coca-Cola and Pepsi: 180,000-190,000 VND/case; Hanoi Vodka 700ml: 120,000-130,000 VND/bottle; Hanoi jam: 65,000-108,000 VND/box (200-300 grams); sunflower seeds: 80,000-120,000 VND/kg…

The Domestic Market Department points out that the current abundant and diverse supply of goods provides consumers with many choices at various price points depending on their income, especially for food items. Supermarkets will continue to offer year-end promotions and discounts in the days leading up to Tet (the 29th, equivalent to the 30th of Tet). In addition, extended operating hours and early announcements of reopening schedules after Tet, or even opening throughout Tet like supermarkets such as Aeon and Circle K, will help to curb hoarding, thus ensuring that prices in the market generally do not fluctuate significantly.

It is expected that demand and prices for some fresh produce at markets may increase slightly on the morning of the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, while prices for other items will remain stable, and prices for ornamental plants may start to decrease.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/thi-truong-hang-hoa-ngay-28-tet-hang-tuoi-song-dat-khach-371385.html