Cheap fruit in Vietnam, 6 times more expensive in China, considered the king of fruits

In Vietnam, plums are considered a low-cost fruit, sold at 40,000 - 50,000 VND/kg, and are also used for decoration. However, in Northern China, plums are regarded as the 'king of fruits,' with prices soaring to 100 NDT (342,000 VND)/kg due to the challenges of transporting and preserving the fruit in the colder climate. The high price is attributed to the fruit's superior nutritional value, which includes essential amino acids.

In Vietnam, this is a popular fruit, easy to find and affordable, but abroad, its value is incredibly high. In our country, plum is classified as a low-priced fruit. The cheapest price is usually only 40,000 - 50,000 VND/kg. Plum is also grown as an ornamental plant in many places such as temples, pagodas, and rural areas. It is not difficult to see plum trees full of fruit, with ripe fruit falling all around the base but few people pick it up. Meanwhile, in Northern China, this fruit is considered the "king of fruits" and is more expensive than durian. It turns out that plum is a tropical fruit, so it is not suitable for growing in Northern China. People often grow them in the South of this country. However, transporting and preserving plum to the North is not easy. After harvesting, they often wilt or spoil quickly, greatly affecting the taste. If preservatives are used, there will be potential health risks. If special preservation methods are used, high technology will be ...