Round Table China Why are winter veggies so affordable?
Feb 19, 2025
Discover the journey of winter veggies across China and how they're kept affordable, even in the cold. Insights from a market representative reveal pricing trends during the festive season. Dive into the efficiency of agricultural innovations and the critical role of transportation in ensuring fresh produce availability. Learn about the significance of cold storage solutions, including solar-powered units, and how the oversupply of warehouses is benefiting consumers with lower prices.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Affordable Winter Vegetables
- Fresh vegetables remain affordable and available throughout China, even in winter.
- This is due to a combination of factors, including high yields, improved cold chain logistics, and competition.
Stable Spring Festival Prices
- Despite increased demand during the Spring Festival, vegetable prices remained stable.
- Over 25,000 tons of vegetables were supplied to Beijing's Xinfadi market on December 31, 2024.
Year-on-Year Price Comparison
- Vegetable prices during Spring Festival 2025 remained stable, with many even cheaper than in 2024.
- Most vegetables sold for between $0.55 and $1.10 per kilogram.