“贵价水果”集体降价 车厘子每斤价格三十元

Core Insights - The winter fruit market in Beijing is seeing an influx of seasonal fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and cherries, with prices for cherries dropping due to earlier sea shipments compared to previous years [1] Group 1: Cherry Market Dynamics - The wholesale price for 5 kg boxes of cherries has entered the 100 yuan range, with prices dropping about a week earlier than in previous years [3] - The arrival of sea-freighted Chilean cherries has led to a significant price reduction, with prices reportedly halved compared to air-freighted cherries, which were previously over 100 yuan per pound [3] - Chilean cherry production has increased by nearly 40% this year due to favorable growing conditions, and the sea freight journey has been shortened by 4 to 5 days, contributing to lower transportation costs [3] Group 2: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The market manager of Beijing Xinfadi Market noted that the planting area for Chilean cherries has been expanding, leading to earlier bulk availability and a potential further decline in prices as more sea-freighted cherries arrive [4] - As the Spring Festival approaches, there may be a slight price increase of 5% to 10% for gift box packaging, but overall prices will still be lower than the previous year [4] - Other seasonal fruits like durians, blueberries, and mangoes are also entering the market with prices lower than last year, particularly for blueberries, which are seeing increased domestic production and sales [4] Group 3: Blueberry Market Growth - Domestic blueberry cultivation began in Yunnan in 2013 and has since expanded significantly, with the planting area expected to reach over 1.4 million acres by 2024, making China the largest producer globally [5] - The Red River region in Yunnan has become a core area for facility-based blueberry cultivation, with over 150,000 acres planted as of December [5] - The overall sales volume of blueberries in Beijing's Xinfadi Market is projected to exceed 20,000 tons this November, representing a 50% increase compared to last year [4]