Persistent rainfall and storms across various regions have significantly impacted the supply and pricing of vegetables in Ho Chi Minh City. Observations at the Thu Duc Wholesale Agricultural and Food Market on the morning of November 7th reveal a notable surge in the prices of numerous vegetable items.
Specifically, the price of squash has risen by 2,000 VND to 27,000 VND compared to two days prior (a 9,000 VND increase from the beginning of the week), sweet cabbage has increased by 3,000 VND to 28,000 VND/kg (an 8,000 VND rise from 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 seen a sharp increase, rising from 17,000 VND to 24,000 VND/kg, while 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 throughout Ho Chi Minh City, prices for many vegetables have doubled since the beginning of the week. Reports from markets such as Thi Nghe, Ba Chieu, and Tan Dinh indicate that amaranth leaves now cost up to 40,000 VND/kg, previously ranging from 20,000 to 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 storms, which have flooded and severely damaged many vegetable farms in surrounding provinces. “Wholesale prices have increased, leading to higher retail prices. Many customers now opt for more affordable vegetables and avoid the expensive ones,” she noted.
At Do Dac Market (An Khanh Ward), Ms. Chi, another vendor, mentioned that the high vegetable prices have led to a noticeable decline in purchasing power. “With fewer customers buying, we’ve reduced our stock to avoid perishable goods,” she shared.
Egg prices on the rise
Chicken egg prices at markets currently range from 3,000 to 3,500 VND per egg, mostly for smaller eggs. Vendors attribute this to the difficulty in selling larger eggs due to their higher prices. In supermarkets and shopping centers, egg prices vary from 3,600 to 3,800 VND per egg.
