Core Insights - South Korea is experiencing a heatwave, leading to significant price increases in various agricultural products, including watermelon, cabbage, and radishes [1] Price Trends - The average retail price of watermelon reached 29,115 KRW (approximately 151 CNY) as of July 11, marking a 22.5% increase from the previous week, a 36.5% increase year-on-year, and a 38.5% increase compared to the average over the past five years [1] - The average retail price of cabbage is now 4,309 KRW (approximately 22.4 CNY), which is a 27.4% increase from the previous week [1] Market Expectations - Retail industry experts anticipate further increases in watermelon prices due to heightened demand driven by the ongoing heat and slow growth caused by insufficient sunlight in June [1]
韩国:高温致农产品价格大涨,单个西瓜均价同比涨超36%