河北安国中药材新季上市 当归、党参等品种价格走低

Core Viewpoint - The price of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, such as Angelica and Codonopsis, is declining as the new harvest season begins in Hebei Anguo, the largest medicinal herb distribution center in North China [1][3]. Price Trends - The prices of newly listed medicinal herbs are continuously decreasing, with Angelica dropping from 70-80 yuan per kilogram last year to 30-40 yuan per kilogram currently [5]. - Codonopsis has seen a significant price drop from around 120 yuan per kilogram to 70-80 yuan per kilogram in just one month [7]. - Other herbs like Atractylodes and Saposhnikovia are also experiencing price declines, with Atractylodes falling from over 20 yuan per kilogram last year to 13 yuan per kilogram this year [15][16]. Market Activity - The trading volume is tightening, with reports of only a few buyers in front of numerous shops, primarily inquiring about prices [9]. - Sales volume has significantly decreased, with some sellers reporting only one or two transactions per day, compared to the normal volume of around one ton [11]. - Many buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach due to existing inventory and uncertainty about future prices [13]. Price Index Data - In October, the Anguo medicinal herb price index monitored 571 varieties, with 152 varieties experiencing price declines, accounting for approximately 26.62% of the total [18].