Analysis of the reason why fruit prices are high in Korea: cost increase due to supply chain problems
1. Transportation and storage costs
Korea has to import most of its fruits and transport them to Korea due to its geographical specificity. Long-distance transportation and storage costs, including sea freight, customs, handling costs, etc., increase the cost of fruit, leading to higher prices.
2. Middle link price increase
There are many intermediate links in the fruit supply chain, including wholesalers, retailers, and supermarkets. At each link, sales increase, resulting in fruit prices continuing to rise. The price increase in the middle stages is especially noticeable when seasonal fruit supplies are tight.
Analysis of the Reasons for High Fruit Prices in Korea: Consumer Demand and Price Impact
1. Growing Demand for High-Quality Fruits
As the Korean economy develops, the demand for high-grade fruits is also increasing. Some high-grade imported fruits, such as imported cherries, grapes, cherries, etc., are relatively expensive. The price of these high-grade fruits is often higher, which affects the price level of the entire fruit market. crazy
2. Intense price competition for popular fruits
Unlike high-end fruits, some common fruits, such as apples, pears and oranges, are highly competitive in the market and relatively cheap in price. However, due to high consumer demand, the price fluctuations of these popular fruits are also affected by market supply and demand.