According to a recent survey, the prices of most green vegetables in various markets have surged, with leafy greens like water spinach, sweet cabbage, and cat’s ear cabbage doubling in price, reaching up to 20,000 VND per bunch or 25,000 – 30,000 VND per kilogram. Many vendors report that vegetable prices are fluctuating hourly and are expected to rise further this week.

Shoppers buying vegetables early in the morning at the market. (Photo: Hoàng Dung)
At Trần Quang Diệu Market (Đống Đa), water spinach ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 VND per bunch, calabash is 30,000 VND per kilogram, and Malabar spinach is 12,000 – 15,000 VND per bunch. These prices are double the usual rates.
“Leafy greens are now very expensive due to the heavy rain over the past two days. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes, potatoes, and taro remain at their usual prices,” said Sister Dương, a vendor at the market, to customers.

All green vegetables at Dịch Vọng Market (Cầu Giấy) have increased in price. (Photo: Hoàng Dung)
Similarly, at Ô Chợ Dừa Market (Đống Đa), shoppers lined up early to buy groceries after the storm. While pork, beef, and chicken prices remain stable, vegetable prices have skyrocketed.
Cat’s ear cabbage is selling for 25,000 – 30,000 VND per kilogram, water spinach for 18,000 – 20,000 VND per bunch, Malabar spinach for 12,000 – 15,000 VND per bunch, and morning glory for 15,000 VND per bunch. Cauliflower is priced at 50,000 VND per kilogram.
When asked about the sudden price hike, vendors attributed it to the impact of Typhoon Bualoi, which devastated vegetable farms, causing a supply shortage.
Sister Phương, a vendor at Dịch Vọng Market (Cầu Giấy), said, “I’m worried that in 2-3 days, there won’t be any vegetables left to buy because the fields are flooded. This morning, we struggled to source vegetables because many suppliers had none to sell.”

Water spinach is now selling for 15,000 – 20,000 VND per bunch, double the previous price. (Photo: Hoàng Dung)
Consumers are surprised by the rapid price changes. “Just yesterday, prices were stable. The typhoon didn’t hit Hanoi, only heavy rain and flooding occurred yesterday. How could it affect supply so quickly? Is this a case of ‘making the most of a bad situation’?” wondered Sister Thu Lan (Vĩnh Hưng).
Mrs. Thu Nguyệt (68, Vĩnh Tuy) added, “I spent 50,000 VND and only got a bunch of water spinach, a few calabashes, and some cabbage. It’s so expensive. Vegetables are now pricier than meat. I hear prices will rise further, which worries me. I might switch to buying root vegetables to save money.”

Some vendors predict vegetable prices will continue to rise in the coming days. (Photo: Hiếu Nguyễn)
The Northern Hydrometeorological Center forecasts that Hanoi will experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms today.