Oversupply and low demand lower avocado prices by 20% in Ho Chi Minh City
The price of avocado 034 from the Central Highlands, Vietnam's largest avocado-growing area, has dropped 20% year on year thanks to oversupply and low demand during tough economic times. The unique varietal is currently selling for VND15,000-30,000 (US$0.64-1.27) per kilogram at markets and on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
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