Core Viewpoint - Recent increases in vegetable prices, particularly leafy greens, are attributed to factors such as production disasters, rising transportation costs, and transitional supply shortages due to shifting production areas [1][8][10]. Group 1: Price Trends - The price of small bok choy reached 1.90 yuan per jin, more than double the usual price, marking a new high since 2025 [1]. - The average price of vegetables in the market increased by 10% to 3.37 yuan per kilogram, with significant price hikes observed in spinach and celery [5][29]. - Celery prices rose from 0.7-0.8 yuan per jin in July to 2.3 yuan recently, surpassing prices during the 2025 Spring Festival [6]. Group 2: Supply Chain and Production Issues - The main vegetable production areas are shifting from northern to southern regions, causing temporary supply gaps and price increases [8][10]. - Zhangbei County, a major vegetable supplier, experienced production impacts due to heavy rainfall, with approximately 1,000 acres affected, leading to a reduction of about 11,300 tons in output [17][19]. - Local farmers are actively engaging in self-rescue efforts to mitigate losses from extreme weather, including drainage improvements [17][21]. Group 3: Market Response and Future Outlook - The market is expected to stabilize in the next 10 to 15 days as southern production areas begin to supply vegetables in bulk [10]. - Increased demand due to upcoming holidays may cause short-term price fluctuations, but overall supply is anticipated to return to normal by mid-October [10]. - Various regions are implementing measures such as AI monitoring and promoting affordable vegetable options to ensure stable supply and prices [23][32].

Core Viewpoint - Recent increases in vegetable prices, particularly leafy greens, are attributed to factors such as production disasters, rising transportation costs, and transitional supply shortages due to shifting production areas [1][3][4] Group 1: Price Trends - Prices for vegetables like small cabbage have surged to 1.90 yuan per jin, more than double the usual price, marking a new high for the year [1] - The average price of vegetables in the Beijing market has increased by 10% month-on-month, with notable price hikes in spinach and celery [3][10] - In Hangzhou, prices for leafy vegetables have risen significantly, with small cabbage prices increasing from around 4-5 yuan to over 8 yuan [8][9] Group 2: Supply Chain and Production Issues - The Beijing New Fa Di market, which supplies over 80% of Beijing's agricultural products, is experiencing supply shortages due to adverse weather conditions in key production areas like Zhangbei County [1][4] - Zhangbei County, a major vegetable supplier, has seen production affected by heavy rainfall, leading to a reduction in output by approximately 1.13 million tons [5][6] - Farmers in Zhangbei are adapting to extreme weather by improving drainage systems and increasing planting efforts as prices rise [5][6] Group 3: Market Responses and Strategies - Various regions are implementing measures such as AI monitoring and price stabilization strategies to ensure sufficient vegetable supply and price stability [7][9] - In Jiangxi, local authorities are encouraging stores to increase the variety of affordable products and provide subsidies to maintain stable prices [10][11] - Supermarkets in Beijing are offering seasonal vegetables at prices approximately 10% lower than market rates to provide consumers with affordable options [9][11]