The fresh sweet persimmon from Shaanxi has already entered the market. The price is still high at 10 yuan [1.44 USD] per 0.5 kg as demand exceeds supply. The most favored sweet persimmon comes from Mei County in Shaanxi and supply is scarce.
Mei County sweet persimmon
The reasons for this development are as follows:
1. Most sweet persimmon from Mei County are produced at the foot of the Qinling mountains. There are several hundred hectares of persimmon plantations in that area. Every 0.07 hectare produces around 2 thousand kg of sweet persimmon. Mei County has an annual sweet persimmon production volume of several ten thousand kg.
2. The sales volume of Mei County sweet persimmon is large and supply struggles to keep up with demand. The price continues to rise.
3. The flavor of Mei County sweet persimmon is characteristic because the growing environment is unique and the temperature differences are great. The unique flavor sets Mei County sweet persimmon apart from other sweet persimmon and makes the fruit more recognizable for consumers.
4. The demand for Mei County sweet persimmon is high and the price of Shaanxi sweet persimmon is generally higher than the price of other sweet persimmon.
Source: Baijiahao