This summer, the price of yellow peaches has suddenly surged, from 5 yuan per half kilogram to 30 yuan per half kilogram, leaving some merchants exclaiming that the price hike is too rapid and they are hesitant to restock.
Around July and August each year is the peak season for yellow peaches to hit the market. Due to their unique tangy taste, they are considered a must-have item for cooling down in the summer or for a post-meal palate cleanser.
According to the person in charge of a tea shop interviewed by “CCTV Finance” this summer, products related to yellow peaches have been selling like hotcakes, with daily fruit usage exceeding 600 kilograms. The shop sells over 10,000 cups per day, showing an increase of more than 50% to 60% on a monthly basis, with a continuing growth trend.
In addition to beverages, the sales of fresh yellow peaches have also significantly increased. A fruit shop manager in Shenzhen stated that the market demand for yellow peaches this year far exceeds that of last year, with sales increasing by more than 200% compared to the previous year.
A fruit shop owner in Hangzhou told Daily Economic News that there are quite a few customers buying yellow peaches, with sales reaching forty to fifty boxes per day.
Due to the high demand, the price of yellow peaches has now soared to 30 yuan per half kilogram. Some fruit shop managers mentioned that even though yellow peaches sold well before, they are currently not planning to restock. “I used to sell them for 5.8 yuan per half kilogram, but now the purchase price has risen to 17 yuan per half kilogram, the price increase is too drastic. Customers are not willing to buy at such a high price,” one shop manager stated.
Yellow peaches are mainly cultivated in Guangdong and Guangxi regions and are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and some minerals. They have significant effects on promoting digestion and boosting immunity.
Doctors advise that while yellow peaches are beneficial, it’s not recommended to consume too many at once. It’s suggested to eat around 5-6 peaches per day, approximately 100 grams is ideal.