The Xiamen loquat season begins every year in March and April when the loquat enter the market. Not only is the quality of the Xiamen loquat better than last year as a result of excellent weather, the price is also lower than last year as a result of an increased production volume.
Sichuan and Yunnan loquat vied to be the first on the market during Spring Festival season. Many traders purchase loquat from other provinces to supplement their own production. These conditions continue to shape the market up to the time that Xiamen loquats enter the market in large volumes.
The current loquat supply to the Xiamen market mainly comes from Yunxiao and Putian counties in Fujian. The price of loquat remained stable this week. The wholesale price is almost 20% lower than last year, and the fruit quality is much higher. The loquats are relatively sweet this year.
Source: xmnn.cn