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Written by: Wang Yiyin
2019-12-20 17:24
Last updated: 2019-12-20 17:24As the saying goes, "Let's celebrate the New Year in Winter". The Sunday (22nd) is the winter solstice. Traditionally, a family would give gifts to others in addition to gathering together for dinner. Some live chicken stall owners said that the price of live chickens in the winter solstice this year has increased by 10% compared with last year, but citizens still want to eat a bit better, and sales have also increased by 10%. However, some fruit basket owners said that because of social events and the impact of the economic environment, business turnover fell by 25%.
Sister Ling said that the price of live chickens increased by 10%, but the guests didn't mind. (Photo by Wang Yanyin)
Live chicken prices rise by 10%, customers don't care about prices
Sister Ling, a chicken stall owner in Kowloon City, said that because of the strong winter solstice, citizens would buy live chickens to worship and cook, and customers would usually order fresh chickens a day or two in advance. Sister Ling also said that many guests have more than ten people in their homes, so they are too lazy to cook at home to celebrate the winter solstice, and more meals go out, resulting in fewer customers. However, this year's market is similar to previous years. 10%.
The price of live chicken is also 10% more expensive than last year. The finest live chicken costs 180 yuan a piece. Sister Ling said that most customers found the price increase acceptable. "Guests won't ask a few pounds. The most important thing is a fresh chicken. "
Chen Jinhui said that the turnover of fruit baskets fell by 25%, and the market was affected by social events. (Photo by Wang Yanyin)
Fruit basket price cuts still fall by 25%
Owner Chen Jinhui, who specializes in fruit baskets, said that business turnover has dropped by about 25%, and the most popular fruit baskets are about 800 to 1,000 yuan, which is lower than previous years' prices. This type of fruit basket is mainly made of Japanese fruits, such as strawberry and honeydew.
Mr. Chen said that fruit baskets were more popular in the past, but the winter solstice this year may be closer to the Lunar New Year, and many customers want to wait until the New Year before giving away fruit baskets. Coupled with the recent turbulence in the society and the poor economic market, guests' budgets have been reduced, and they have even chosen not to send fruit baskets, so the business volume is now worse than in previous years. But he said that the business volume of these weeks was already better than the end of November and the beginning of December, and more customers were willing to spend.
The reporter went to the Kowloon City Market today to inspect the market conditions. (Photo by Wang Yanyin)
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