Spring Festival Ushers in Busy Season for Agricultural Wholesale Market
The Spring Festival is bringing with it a flurry of activity at the agricultural and sideline products wholesale market, as vendors and consumers alike gear up for the busiest season of the year. Trucks laden with fresh fruits are coming and going, loading and unloading goods as the market experiences an influx of Chilean cherries, Xinjiang apples, Thai longans, Vietnamese jackfruits, and more. Despite the increased demand, the overall price of fruits remains stable compared to the same period last year.
One popular variety of fruit currently in high demand is the sugar orange, with consumers flocking to the Four Seasons Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market to inquire about prices. Mr. Sun, a fruit dealer, revealed that the wholesale price for sugar oranges this year has seen a slight drop, ranging from 2-4 yuan per catty. Additionally, the price of sugar oranges is about 10% lower than the same period last year, making it a top seller among domestic fruits.
The drop in fruit prices is attributed to a variety of factors, with fruits such as cherries and Xinjiang pears experiencing significant price cuts due to bumper harvests and an abundance of goods in their respective origins. However, other fruits such as apples, cherries, and tangerines are emerging as main players in the market, with their prices stabilizing in light of increased supply.
As the Spring Festival approaches, cherries are entering their peak sales season, with the price of a 10-pound box ranging from 220 yuan for a single J to over 400 yuan for a 3J. Additionally, other fruits such as Wo oranges, emperor oranges, rake oranges, and navel oranges are becoming popular choices due to their relatively longer storage time and affordable prices.
The Four Seasons Agricultural and Sideline Product Wholesale Market is anticipating a surge in fruit sales one week ahead of the Spring Festival, with daily volumes of over 1,000 tons of fruits entering the market. It is predicted that fruit prices will remain stable during the festival, with citrus fruits, in particular, expected to see a price recovery post-festival.
In response to the anticipated high demand during the New Year market, the wholesale market has proactively prepared to meet holiday consumption needs, guiding fruit wholesalers to expand their supply to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits for citizens. As the Spring Festival draws near, the agricultural and sideline products wholesale market is gearing up for a bustling and prosperous holiday season.