Prices of Vegatables & Seafood Set to Increase as CNY Approaches

It’s that time of the year again. You know, that period of time before the Lunar New Year when simple folks like us avoid the markets like a plague.

Well, there are still some good deals. For one, you do get some cheap fruits every now and then (Mostly Mandarin Oranges).

However, just like how you wish your income will grow higher and higher this coming year, so does the grocers at the market. Basically, it’s your basic supply and demand at work here lah.

According to a report by Zaobao, fish like pomfret—which normally sells for $40 to $50 per kilogram, is now going for $70 to $100 per kilogram! Even the red-spotted grouper, which usually goes for $30 per kilogram, is now going for $60 to $80 per kilogram!

If you’re from a Cantonese family, then I’m sure you’re familiar with the Rabbit ish, also known as the 白肚鱼 or 发财鱼, which is sort of a must for most Cantonese families to eat during the Lunar New Year.

If you’re one of those vying for the Rabbitfish, I have some bad news for you! Due to the dip in supply this year, prices for the Rabbitfish have increased to $30 to $50 per kilogram!

Vegetables like the Coronarium has also increased to $16 to $18 per kilogram! The recent days of consecutive rain(remember the period of time with free air-con?) have resulted in a less than ideal harvest, pushing up the prices of the vegetables.

However, not all vegetables are affected, as the price for plants like the Chinese mustard remains unchanged. I guess this is good news for people who aren’t celebrating the Lunar New Year!

For those of you who are doing Lunar New Year shopping, here’s a chart which might come in handy for you!

At least now you know the average price for these overpriced fish and vegetables! Seriously though—please watch your finances during the Lunar New Year period! Don’t forget that you still have to give Ang Pao!

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This article was first published on goodyfeed.com

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