Vegetables Warm winter is expected to remain low Imports from China also recover February 15:51
The shipments of vegetables are increasing due to the warm winter, so the prices of cabbage and green onions are expected to remain low next month. Imports of Chinese vegetables are also recovering, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says that there is no significant effect on prices at present.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the wholesale price of vegetables at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market is as low as 48% for cabbage, 39% for lettuce, 34% for green onion, etc. It is below average.
The forecast for next month is that cabbage, carrots, Chinese cabbage, green onions, potatoes, and onions are growing well due to the effects of the warm winter, so shipments are large and they are expected to be at least 20% cheaper than normal.
On the other hand, imports of Chinese vegetables temporarily dropped sharply due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. However, in the week to 15th this month, the import volume of processed onions recovered to 80% of the normal year. , Green onions are about 10% more than normal.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, "Vegetable imports from China are returning and there is no significant impact on prices at this time because of the warm winter and abundant domestic vegetables."