Persistent heavy rains 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 prices for 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), while Chinese broccoli has climbed by 3,000 VND to 28,000 VND/kg (an 8,000 VND rise from the start of the week). Napa cabbage has increased by 4,000 VND to 14,000 VND/kg, and lettuce heads have gone up by 3,000 VND to 40,000 VND/kg.
Vegetables arriving at Ho Chi Minh City’s wholesale market
Bottle gourd prices have also surged from 17,000 VND to 24,000 VND/kg, and white snow peas have jumped from 30,000 VND to 35,000 VND/kg.
Retail vegetable prices in Ho Chi Minh City soar due to storm impacts
At retail markets throughout Ho Chi Minh City, vegetable prices have doubled since the beginning of the week. At markets like Thi Nghe, Ba Chieu, and Tan Dinh, amaranth greens now fetch up to 40,000 VND/kg, compared to the previous range of 20,000–25,000 VND/kg. Chinese broccoli has risen from 18,000–20,000 VND to 35,000–40,000 VND/kg, and bitter melon has jumped 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. Many vegetable farms in surrounding provinces have been flooded and severely damaged. “Wholesale prices have gone up, which has pushed retail prices higher. Many customers now opt for more affordable vegetables and avoid the pricier ones,” she noted.
At Do Dac Market (An Khanh Ward), Ms. Chi, another vendor, mentioned that high vegetable prices have led to a noticeable drop in sales. “With fewer customers buying, we’ve reduced our inventory to avoid spoilage from unsold stock,” 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 explain that larger eggs are harder to sell due to their higher prices, so they primarily stock smaller ones. At supermarkets and shopping centers, egg prices range from 3,600 to 3,800 VND per egg.
