草莓集中上市迎来“降价潮”，价格降幅超三成

Core Viewpoint - The price of strawberries in Suzhou has significantly decreased, with retail prices dropping from 40 yuan per jin to a range of 15-25 yuan, reflecting a decline of over 30% as local and external supplies increase [1][4]. Price Trends - The wholesale price of ordinary strawberries has decreased from 17 yuan per jin to around 11 yuan, with a stable increase in market supply, primarily featuring Hongyan and Cream strawberries [4]. - Retail prices for Hongyan strawberries have dropped from 45 yuan per jin to 25 yuan, indicating a price reduction of over one-third [10]. Market Dynamics - The market is experiencing a "strawberry price drop wave" due to the influx of strawberries from both local and external sources [1]. - Despite the price drop, the cost of high-quality strawberries has not decreased, leading many vendors to adopt a strategy of lower margins to increase sales volume [10]. Consumer Behavior - Consumers are maintaining high standards for quality despite lower prices, focusing on freshness and sweetness when selecting strawberries [10]. - The demand for strawberries is expected to increase during the Spring Festival, although any price rise is predicted to be limited due to ample supply from the second crop [4][10].