Persistent heavy rains and storms across various regions have significantly impacted the supply and pricing of vegetables in Ho Chi Minh City. At the Thu Duc Wholesale Agricultural and Food Market on the morning of November 7th, prices for many vegetable items have surged dramatically.
Specifically, the price of squash has increased by 2,000 VND to 27,000 VND compared to two days ago (a 9,000 VND rise since the beginning of the week), sweet cabbage has risen by 3,000 VND to 28,000 VND/kg (an 8,000 VND increase since the start of the week), napa cabbage has gone up by 4,000 VND to 14,000 VND/kg, and lettuce has climbed by 3,000 VND to 40,000 VND/kg.
Vegetables arriving at Ho Chi Minh City’s wholesale market
Bottle gourd prices have also soared from 17,000 VND to 24,000 VND/kg, and white snow peas have jumped from 30,000 VND to 35,000 VND/kg.
Vegetable prices surge at retail markets in Ho Chi Minh City due to storm impacts
At retail markets in Ho Chi Minh City, prices for many vegetables have doubled since the beginning of the week. At markets like Thi Nghe, Ba Chieu, and Tan Dinh, amaranth greens now cost up to 40,000 VND/kg, compared to the previous range of 20,000–25,000 VND/kg; sweet cabbage has risen from 18,000–20,000 VND to 35,000–40,000 VND/kg; and bitter melon has increased from 20,000–25,000 VND/kg to 38,000–40,000 VND/kg.
Mrs. Le, a vendor at Thi Nghe Market, explained that vegetable prices have risen due to reduced supply caused by heavy rains and flooding, which have damaged many vegetable farms in the provinces. “Wholesale prices have gone up, leading to higher retail prices. Many customers now opt for more affordable vegetables and avoid the expensive ones,” she said.
At Do Dac Market (An Khanh Ward), Ms. Chi, another vendor, noted that high vegetable prices have significantly reduced purchasing power. “With fewer customers buying, we’ve cut down on our inventory to avoid spoilage from unsold stock,” she shared.
Egg prices surge
Chicken egg prices at markets are currently high, ranging from 3,000 to 3,500 VND per egg, mostly for small-sized eggs. Vendors explain that larger eggs are harder to sell due to their higher prices, so they primarily stock smaller eggs. At supermarkets and shopping centers, egg prices range from 3,600 to 3,800 VND per egg.
