农业农村部：9月份全国蔬菜价格环比上涨6.6%

Core Insights - The overall price index for essential agricultural products in China has risen in September, with vegetable prices increasing month-on-month, although the rate of increase has slowed compared to the previous month [1][3]. Price Trends - In September, the average wholesale price of 28 monitored vegetable varieties was 5.04 yuan per kilogram, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 6.6% but a year-on-year decrease of 18.8% [4]. - Among the vegetable varieties, 21 saw price increases while 7 experienced declines, with notable price hikes in varieties such as asparagus lettuce, zucchini, green peppers, and eggplants [4]. Supply Dynamics - As of mid-September, the area of land under vegetable cultivation reached 10,834 million mu, with daily supply volumes of key vegetables like chili peppers and cucumbers exceeding 100,000 tons [5]. - The transition of vegetable supply from northern to southern regions is occurring smoothly, with greenhouse production gradually replacing open-field cultivation, enhancing supply chain efficiency [5]. - The area under cultivation for vegetables has increased by over 1.6 million mu year-on-year, and with the onset of autumn, favorable climatic conditions for vegetable production are expected to further boost supply capabilities, leading to a forecasted seasonal decline in vegetable prices [5].