Fresh areca nut prices in Nghe An have dropped sharply; orange prices have dropped to only 2,000 VND/kg.

Agricultural product prices today October 30, 2024: Orange price drops to only 2,000 VND/kg

Recently, orange farmers in the West, especially Vinh Long and Tra Vinh, are facing a sharp drop in orange prices, causing serious damage.

Orange farmers in Tra On (Vinh Long) said that they invest about 120 million VND for each hectare of land to grow oranges. At the best time, they harvest 10 tons of oranges at a selling price of about 20,000 VND/kg. However, in recent years, the price of oranges has continuously dropped and is currently at rock bottom, only 1,000 - 2,000 VND/kg, causing them to suffer continuous losses.

Agricultural product prices today October 30, 2024: Orange price drops to only 2,000 VND/kg

They invest about 120 million VND in each hectare of land to grow oranges. If they take good care of them, they can harvest 10 tons of oranges. With the price of 1,000 - 2,000 VND/kg, it's like losing 100 million VND.

This year, right from the beginning of the season, the price of oranges has dropped to about 3,000 - 5,000 VND/kg. Up to now, grade 1 oranges are only 2,000 VND/kg, but traders are still buying them in small amounts.

According to information from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tra On district, the current price of oranges ranges from 3,000 - 5,000 VND/kg for households growing less than 10 hectares of land. Some orange areas of enterprises are not properly cared for, leading to bad fruit and prices of only 1,000 - 2,000 VND/kg.

Grapefruit is priced from 30-45 thousand/kg

Farmers in Phi Le village, Quy Son commune (Luc Ngan) said that this year their family has more than 10,000 grapefruits, equivalent to last year, including: Red grapefruit for the king, cinnamon grapefruit, green-skinned grapefruit... In addition, there are more than 3 tons of yellow-heart oranges ready for harvest.

Currently, the family has sold 1,600 grapefruits shaped like the words “Phuc”, “Loc”, “Tho” at the garden price of 140-180 thousand VND/fruit, higher than last year. Like every year, most of the family’s remaining grapefruits have been ordered by customers for consumption during the Lunar New Year 2025.

Grapefruit price ranges from 30-45 thousand/kg

Bac Giang currently has more than 5.2 thousand hectares of grapefruit. According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, this year's grapefruit output is estimated at 34.7 thousand tons, mainly concentrated in Luc Ngan, Luc Nam, Yen The districts... Up to now, the whole province has harvested more than 2 thousand tons with selling prices from 30-45 thousand/kg, 15-20 thousand/kg higher than the same period last year. Harvest time is from October to the end of December.

In addition to grapefruit, oranges have also begun to be harvested. Up to now, localities have sold about 130 tons of oranges with yellow cores, priced from 20-25 thousand VND/kg, about 5-10 thousand VND/kg higher than the same period last year.

Durian prices have dropped by nearly half compared to last year.

Each kilogram of grade 1 durian, sold at the garden, costs 55,000-75,000 VND depending on the type, down nearly half compared to last year.

Originally a rare and expensive specialty, the price of durian custard apples has been plummeting in the past two years. They are called “durian custard apples” because of their thorny appearance, quite similar to durian, large size, fragrant, and characteristically sweet taste. Four years ago, this type of custard apple appeared on the market with a price ranging from 400,000-500,000 VND per kilogram, now it is under 100,000 VND.

At gardens in Son La, the selling price of durian custard apple grade 1 (800 grams - 2.5 kg) is 75,000 - 80,000 VND per kg, grade 2 (500 - 800 grams) is 55,000 VND. This price has decreased by nearly half compared to last year.

In Ho Chi Minh City, this fruit is sold at a higher price by fruit traders than in the northern provinces, due to the high cost of air transport. Currently, each kilogram of grade 1 is around 200,000-250,000 VND, grade 2 is 140,000-170,000 VND. However, this price has decreased by about 40% compared to before.

Durian price today October 30, 2024 increased slightly, Thai durian at very high level

Durian price today October 30, price increases every day, Thai A durian price is 160,000 VND/kg, Ri6 A price is 150,000 VND/kg, increased 5,000 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Specifically: In the Mekong Delta region, Ri6 A is 140,000 - 150,000 VND/kg and Ri6 B durian is 125,000 - 130,000 VND/kg; Ri6 C is from 60,000 - 65,000 VND/kg; Thai A durian is from 150,000 - 160,000 VND/kg; Thai B durian is at 130,000 - 140,000 VND/kg; Thai C durian is from 60,000 - 65,000 VND/kg; floating goods are 30 - 40 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, Ri6 A durian is 130,000 - 140,000 VND/kg and Ri6 B durian is 120,000 - 125,000 VND/kg; Ri6 C is from 58,000 - 62,000 VND/kg; Thai A durian is from 140,000 - 152,000 VND/kg; Thai B durian is at 115,000 - 125,000 VND/kg; Thai C durian is from 55,000 - 60,000 VND/kg.

Meanwhile, in the Central Highlands region, Ri6 A is 130,000 - 145,000 VND/kg and Ri6 B durian is 115,000 - 125,000 VND/kg; Ri6 C is from 55,000 - 60,000 VND/kg; beautiful Thai A durian is from 135,000 - 157,000 VND/kg; Thai B durian is at 115,000 - 132,000 VND/kg; Thai C durian is from 60,000 - 65,000 VND/kg.

Fresh areca nut prices in Nghe An have dropped from 25,000 - 30,000 VND/kg.

About a month ago, the price of areca nuts in Nghe An province set a record when it reached 90,000 VND/kg. Many traders from all over flocked to major areca growing areas in Nghe An such as Anh Son district, Thanh Chuong district and Do Luong district to buy areca nuts.

Fresh areca nut prices in Nghe An have dropped from 25,000 - 30,000 VND/kg.

However, recently, areca nut buyers have been absent. Along with that, areca nut prices have “freely fallen” to only 25,000 VND to 30,000 VND/kg.

With more than 100kg of areca nuts at the peak of the price, they could earn nearly 10 million VND, but now it is only about 3 million VND. In just over half a month, the family lost 7 million VND because of the low price of areca nuts.

Farmers living in Do Luong district, Nghe An shared: In the previous crop, traders came to the garden to buy areca nuts, the selling price was 80,000 VND/kg. In Thanh Chuong - the locality with the largest quantity of areca nuts in the province, the price of beautiful areca nuts, grade 1 is currently 50,000 VND/kg, grade 2 and grade 3 areca nuts range from 25-30,000 VND/kg.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/gia-nong-san-hom-nay-30102024-gia-cau-tuoi-o-nghe-an-giam-manh-cam-sanh-gia-giam-chi-con-2000-dongkg-355700.html