Chinese cabbage prices surge
Before being sold at retail markets, cabbage are locally bought and transported over long distances. After having gone through first, second and, at times, third layers of retailers and wholesalers, prices can have increased by 200% to 250%.
In addition, retailers started to stock up available cabbage. Extreme cold in January has affected production of cabbage, which is affecting prices. Relatively cool Spring weather has not changed this yet.
Source: Xinhua News Agency