After the storm, meat and fish prices are stable, green vegetables increase slightly

(Baohatinh.vn) - After storm No. 5, at traditional markets in Ha Tinh, the supply and prices of food items such as meat and fish were basically stable, while the price of green vegetables increased by 20-50% compared to normal days.

After the storm, commercial activities have returned to serve consumers.

In reality, at some traditional markets, after storm No. 5 passed, traders returned to clean up, sanitize their stalls and sell goods to serve consumers.

The supply of essential foods such as meat, fish, and seafood meets people's needs. Prices of basic food items are stable compared to before the storm. According to a survey on August 27, pork costs from 100,000 to 120,000 VND/kg, beef from 200,000 to 230,000 VND/kg, and ready-made chicken from 130,000 VND/kg...

Pork and beef prices are stable compared to before the storm.

In the fish and seafood area, the main items for sale are grilled fish, salted fish, frozen fish, and easy-to-preserve seafood such as clams and mussels; the supply of fresh products is still quite limited. The basic price is the same as before the storm, specifically, large grilled mackerel is 25 - 35,000 VND/fish; grilled mackerel is 300,000 VND/kg; fresh pomfret is 130 - 180,000 VND/kg; squid is 220 - 250,000 VND/kg, farmed shrimp is 200 - 300,000 VND/kg; cut grass carp is 250,000 VND/kg...

Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan - a fishmonger at Vuon Uom market shared: "On the morning of August 26, I returned to sell goods after the storm but imported less than usual because at this time, I mainly sell frozen goods that have been frozen before. The prices of these items are still the same as before the storm. Many regular customers called to ask for fresh fish but at this time there is none because fishing boats near the shore have not returned to sea."

Fish and seafood area, the main items sold are grilled fish, salted fish...

Although business has returned to normal after the storm, the number of buyers is still limited. Retailers said that after the storm, purchasing power is much lower. The reason is that most people are still focusing on cleaning and before the storm, many people bought food in reserve. In addition, many areas still do not have electricity, so food cannot be preserved, so people are also more limited in purchasing.

Mr. Trinh Thang Loi - a dry food trader at Ha Tinh market said: "There are few people coming to the market because the demand is not high because they are still using the food bought before the storm. After the storm, some stalls were affected, the traders quickly cleaned up and repaired to resume business, however, since the storm until now, the market has still had a power outage, so business activities are more difficult."

After the storm, consumption of food items is still limited.

Meanwhile, the purchasing power of vegetables and fruits is better and prices have increased slightly compared to normal days. Recorded at the markets, vegetable prices have increased by about 20-50% compared to the time before the storm. Some popular types are: Malabar spinach, green mustard greens 15,000 VND/bunch; water spinach 10,000 VND/bunch; squash, cucumber, cabbage 25,000 VND/kg; green squash, green eggplant 20,000 VND/kg; tomatoes 30,000 VND/kg; lettuce 45,000 VND/kg...

Ms. Bui Thi Phuong (Thanh Sen Ward) shared: “On the morning of August 27, I went to the market to buy 2 squash, 3 tomatoes, 1 pineapple, totaling 50,000 VND. Compared to normal days, this price is higher. However, after natural disasters such as storms and floods, people are used to the increase in vegetable prices because vegetables are damaged, making production and harvesting difficult.”

After the storm, vegetable prices increased by about 20 - 50%

Traders said the reason for the price increase was that some vegetable growing areas suffered damage from storms and increased transportation costs. However, during this natural disaster, vegetable prices did not increase as dramatically as in previous periods.

“This storm is short-lived, does not cause too much flooding and only affects the North Central provinces, while the source of green vegetables serving the Ha Tinh market, in addition to locally grown vegetables, is mainly imported from Nghe An , the northern provinces and Da Lat. Apart from Nghe An, production in these areas is not affected, so the supply is basically enough to meet the market. However, due to the difficulty of transportation in the rainy and windy weather, the import price is higher than usual, so we also have to increase the selling price,” explained Ms. Nguyen Thi Loc, a vegetable vendor at Co Dam market (Co Dam commune).

According to traders, if the weather is favorable for restoring production and harvesting, and the transportation of goods is stable, about a week after the storm, the prices of vegetables will return to stability.

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