Stable Prices for Vegetables, Meat, and Fish at Local Markets
Observations from various local markets in Hanoi reveal that despite heavy rains caused by Typhoon Bualoi, vegetable prices remain stable.
At Yen Duong Market (Yen So Ward), Thanh Tri Market (Vinh Hung Ward), and Vinh Tuy Market (Vinh Tuy Ward), prices for vegetables, tubers, and fruits show no significant changes compared to regular days.
Specifically, prices for water spinach, morning glory, cabbage, sweet cabbage, and Malabar spinach remain at 10,000 VND per bunch, zucchini at 15,000 VND per bunch, lettuce at 25,000 VND per kg, green onions at 15,000 VND per kg, loofah at 20,000 VND per kg, taro at 25,000 VND per kg, tomatoes at 15,000 VND per kg, and fresh lemons at 13,000 VND per kg.
Vegetable prices remain stable. (Photo: Minh Duc)
Meat prices are also stable: pork belly and shoulder at 140,000 VND per kg, pork loin at 150,000 VND per kg, chicken at 130,000 VND per kg, and beef ranging from 250,000 to 280,000 VND per kg depending on the type.
Ms. Le Ngoc Nga, a vendor at Yen Duong Market, shared that in previous storms, vegetable prices often doubled or tripled, but since Typhoons No. 9 and No. 10 (Bualoi), prices have remained stable without sudden increases.
“The abundant supply of vegetables makes it easy for us vendors to source goods, so we don’t raise prices for consumers. Before the storm, many farmers harvested vegetables in advance to supply the market, thus increasing the supply. Transportation costs also haven’t risen, so wholesale and retail prices remain unchanged,” said Ms. Nga.
Similarly, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, a vegetable vendor at Thanh Tri Market, noted that many people expect prices to rise during storms, but in reality, they haven’t. Goods arrive at the market regularly, and both wholesale and retail prices are stable.
“During the recent storms, the supply of vegetables, tubers, and meat has remained stable, so retail prices haven’t increased,” Ms. Hoa confirmed.
According to Ms. Hoa, at wholesale markets supplying vendors, prices are currently stable. Any increases would likely occur in the coming days if heavy rains and flooding persist, affecting supply and transportation costs.
“If the rain lasts only one or two days, I believe vegetable prices won’t fluctuate,” Ms. Hoa predicted.
Economic experts note that the fear of price hikes during natural disasters often leads people to hoard goods. However, with an increasingly professional distribution system, ensuring a steady supply has become more proactive.
Supermarkets Ensure Abundant Supply
According to the communications representative of Central Retail Vietnam, the GO! and Tops Market supermarket chains continue to ensure sufficient essential goods at stable prices, with no shortages or price spikes. Additionally, these supermarkets offer various promotions to support purchasing power.
Supermarkets maintain a plentiful supply of food items. (Photo: Minh Duc)
Meanwhile, a representative of MM Mega Market Vietnam stated that supermarkets in areas directly affected by the storm, such as MM Mega Market Vinh (Thanh Hoa), Depot Thanh Hoa, and Depot Dong Hoi (Quang Tri), have been fully prepared with goods and staff.
Essential items like dry food, beverages, vegetables, meat, and fish are prioritized to ensure timely supply for residents. At MM Mega Market Vinh, the supply of goods remains stable.
“Fresh produce like vegetables and meat is being sourced in larger quantities than usual to meet consumer demand,” said the representative of MM Mega Market Vietnam.
A representative of Saigon Co.op reported that in supermarkets and outlets located in storm-affected areas, essential items like instant noodles, ready-to-eat foods, milk, and bread have had their supply increased by 2-3 times the usual amount. Additionally, on the night of September 27, supply hubs in the South and Hanoi dispatched extra trucks to support the Central region.
The Co.opmart and Co.op Food systems in the Northern region have increased their reserves of essential goods by 2-3 times the usual amount. These goods include rice, instant noodles, eggs, meat, vegetables, spices, beverages, hygiene products, and emergency supplies.
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