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Price Trends - Recent significant increase in tomato prices across multiple regions in China, with retail prices for bulk tomatoes ranging from 5 to 7 yuan per jin and packaged tomatoes priced between 10 to 18 yuan per jin [1] - Average wholesale price of tomatoes reached 8.61 yuan per kilogram from January 1 to 16, 2026, marking an 80.9% increase compared to 4.76 yuan per kilogram in January 2025 [6] - Current wholesale prices for quality tomatoes are approximately 4.5 yuan per jin, with certain hydroponic varieties exceeding 6 yuan per jin, indicating a notable rise compared to previous years [8] Market Analysis - The average price of tomatoes in the Xinfadi market is reported at 3.85 yuan per jin, significantly up from 2 yuan per jin in the same period last year [10] - Price increases are attributed to continuous rainfall during the summer and autumn seasons, which damaged tomato plant roots and led to reduced yields [11] - Anticipation of a price drop by late January as new crops begin to mature and enter the market, with current supply primarily from greenhouse cultivation and land farming in regions like Yunnan and Sichuan [11]