以下文章来源于财经天下WEEKLY ，作者财经天下 财经天下WEEKLY . 文 ｜ 林木 编辑 ｜ 吴跃 来源｜ 财经天下WEEKLY（ID：cjtxweekly） 封面来源 ｜ pexels "一骑红尘妃子笑，无人知是荔枝来。"过往，荔枝是贵族水果，就连唐朝皇帝都吃不上几颗。但今年夏天，荔枝却卖成了白菜价，一斤低至1.98元，这让 人们实现荔枝自由的同时，也忍不住发问为何今年荔枝能卖这么便宜？这与产量的激增以及各大品种扎堆上市息息相关。而由于卖不上价，有种植户宁愿 烂在树上，也不愿雇人采摘。 跌成了白菜价 今年夏天，荔枝的存在感出奇得高。不仅是因为电视剧《长安的荔枝》引发热议，更因为荔枝本身的价格不断下跌，让人忍不住多炫几斤，否则就像吃了 亏。 6月下旬，家住广东珠海的林舟发现，今年的荔枝价格跌起来没完没了。同样是家门口超市卖的妃子笑，一周前还是6元一斤，过两天再去看，一斤只要 2.98元。超市工作人员似乎认准了还会跌，只用一块白色硬纸板，写上"2.98 元 /斤"几个数字，随意贴在货架旁。果不其然，三天后，价签又换了个新 的，上面写着"1.98元/斤"。 《财经天下》周刊官方账号，提供有品质的深度报道， ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the significant drop in the wholesale prices of lychee in China, particularly the "Feizixiao" and "Baitangying" varieties, which have decreased by approximately 70% compared to early May prices [1] - The article highlights the record high production of lychee in Guangdong, with an expected total yield of over 1.6 million tons, marking a 30% increase compared to normal years [3] - The introduction of a new lychee variety, "Xiantao Li," which is the largest lychee variety globally, is also noted, with a retail price of around 100 yuan per pound [4][6] Price Trends - Current average daily supply of lychee is 40 tons, with "Feizixiao" priced between 5 to 5.5 yuan per pound and "Baitangying" between 5.5 to 6.5 yuan per pound [1] - The price drop is attributed to a combination of factors including increased supply due to favorable weather conditions and a short shelf life of lychee, leading to competitive pricing among wholesalers [1] Production and Export - Guangdong province accounts for over half of China's lychee production and one-third of global production, with stable planting areas around 4 million acres [3] - The export volume of Guangdong lychee is expected to increase by 30% compared to 2024, contributing to a 20% increase in income for lychee farmers [3] New Varieties - The "Xiantao Li" variety, developed from hybridization, can be stored for 5 to 7 days at room temperature and over 30 days under low temperature [6] - This new variety is now available in major cities and is marketed as a premium product due to its size and unique characteristics [4][6] Market Expansion - The article notes the growing international market for Chinese lychee, with exports reaching various regions including Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia [8] - In Dubai, lychee varieties such as "Feizixiao" and "Heiye" are popular due to their durability and ease of preservation, with rapid sales reported in local supermarkets [9][11]