Low prices make Thai persimmons popular
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Crunchy persimmons imported from Thailand sell for VND35,000 (US$1.5) per kilogram at wholesale markets in HCMC, VND5,000-10,000 lower than the Vietnamese variety.
My Linh, the owner of a fruit stall in Go Vap District, said she had sold out 100 kilograms of Thai persimmons in two days.”It was very cheap, so I switched to selling Thai persimmons instead of the Vietnamese variety.”
According to Thanh, the owner of a fruit stall at Ba Chieu market in Binh Thanh District, Thai persimmons are eye-catchingly yellow and sweet, and so attracts customers.
“Every day, I sell three to five boxes (of 10 kg). Its retail price is VND55,000-60,000 per kilogram, while that of Da Lat persimmon is VND70,000-80,000.”
A shop owner named Mai in Tan Binh District, who sells several tons of Thai persimmons a day, said due to higher harvests this year the fruit was exported to Vietnam at low prices.
“I am selling three varieties of persimmons to markets: from Thailand, China and Da Lat. Currently the Thai fruit has the lowest price, with color and uniformity (in terms of size and quality) better than the other two.”
A manager of the Thu Duc Agricultural Product Wholesale Market said Thai persimmons are being sold in the market for the first time, and are popular thanks to their low price.
Questions & Answers
Q.What are the main reasons given for the popularity of Thai persimmons in HCMC markets?
What are the main reasons given for the popularity of Thai persimmons in HCMC markets?
Thai persimmons are popular due to their low price compared to Vietnamese varieties. Stall owners also noted their eye-catchingly yellow colour, sweetness, and better uniformity in size and quality compared to other available persimmons.
Q.How do the prices of Thai persimmons compare to the Vietnamese Da Lat variety?
How do the prices of Thai persimmons compare to the Vietnamese Da Lat variety?
At wholesale markets, Thai persimmons sell for VND35,000 per kilogram, which is VND5,000-10,000 lower than the Vietnamese variety. Retail prices for Thai persimmons are VND55,000-60,000, while Da Lat persimmons are VND70,000-80,000.
Q.Is this the first time Thai persimmons have been available in HCMC markets?
Is this the first time Thai persimmons have been available in HCMC markets?
Yes, a manager of the Thu Duc Agricultural Product Wholesale Market confirmed that Thai persimmons are being sold in the market for the first time. Their debut has been met with popularity, primarily due to their low price.
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