Consumer spending picked up again on the third day of Tet (Lunar New Year).

According to a report from the Domestic Market Department ( Ministry of Industry and Trade ), on February 12th (the 3rd day of Tet), purchasing power and supply were more abundant. In localities where more supermarkets, stores, and stalls in traditional markets reopened for business, buying and selling activities were busier than on the 2nd day of Tet.

In supermarkets, the supply of goods remains abundant and diverse, and prices are stable compared to before Tet (Lunar New Year).

Consumer spending picked up again on the third day of Tet (Lunar New Year).

In traditional markets, besides fruits for offerings at the beginning of the year, the main items sold are fresh food (seafood, beef, various vegetables) to meet the consumption needs of people at the start of the year.

Compared to the days leading up to Tet (January 28-30), the prices of vegetables, fruits, and fresh flowers at the market generally did not increase significantly. Prices of fresh food items such as beef and seafood only increased slightly (as is typical) and remained relatively stable compared to the second day of Tet. Although demand began to increase, the supply was relatively abundant, so there was no sudden price surge.

According to the Domestic Market Department, the market generally developed according to normal patterns, with no shortages or price spikes causing market instability.

"It is predicted that on the fourth day of Tet, many supermarkets, convenience stores, traditional markets, and grocery stores will start opening more, and the range of goods on display will be more diverse. However, consumer demand in the market has not yet increased significantly, and the most consumed items are still mainly food, especially vegetables, beef, and seafood," the Domestic Market Department stated.

According to the survey, the prices of some specific items on the third day of Tet (Lunar New Year) are as follows:

Food items have stable prices: high-quality rice (Tam Xoan, Tam Hai Hau) from 22,000-45,000 VND/kg; glutinous rice from 27,000-37,000 VND/kg.

Fresh food items: At supermarkets, food prices remain stable. At some smaller markets, prices are similar to those on the second day of Tet and the days leading up to Tet. Pork prices are commonly at 120,000-150,000 VND/kg; pork loin, shoulder, and tenderloin range from 100,000-130,000 VND/kg; ready-to-eat free-range chicken from CP is commonly priced from 150,000-180,000 VND/kg; beef tenderloin ranges from 280,000-300,000 VND/kg; seafood prices remain similar to those on the 29th and 30th of Tet; large shrimp (26-30 shrimp/kg): 300,000-400,000 VND/kg; carp: 90,000-120,000 VND/kg...

Processed foods: The common price for Vietnamese pork sausage (giò lụa) is 150,000-180,000 VND/kg.

Food and beverage products (stable): retail sugar at 30,000 - 32,000 VND/kg; cooking oil: 40,000 - 45,000 VND/liter, equivalent to regular prices; canned Heniken beer from 450,000-480,000 VND/case; Coca-Cola, Pepsi 190,000-210,000 VND/case; canned Hanoi beer priced at 270,000-300,000 VND/case.

Vegetables, roots, and fruits: Vegetables such as kohlrabi, carrots, tomatoes, herbs, cabbage, cauliflower, etc., have increased slightly compared to the days leading up to Tet, however, prices are similar to those on the second day of Tet: cabbage: 12,000-15,000 VND/kg, kohlrabi: 5,000-7,000 VND/piece, lettuce: 15,000-30,000 VND/kg, tomatoes: 14,000-20,000 VND/kg (depending on the locality), potatoes: 20,000-30,000 VND/kg, cauliflower: 15,000-17,000 VND/head...

Flowers and fruits of all kinds: Canh oranges 50,000-70,000 VND/kg, Dien pomelos 15,000-25,000 VND/fruit; Chrysanthemums 5,000-7,000 VND/stem, roses with buds 10,000-12,000 VND/stem, lilies and peonies 25,000-35,000 VND/stem,…

Thanh Lam

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