It used to be new for people to eat watermelon in the middle of winter or early spring, but now it is not surprising. The reporter learned from relevant departments and some fruit wholesale markets in Beijing that the quantity and price of watermelons in the northern fruit market will vary as soon as this spring, of which imported watermelons account for more than 50%. In contrast, domestic watermelons can only go with the market. Merchant: Originally, Xin Jing, which was made in China, sold well, but now it's really shocking that pumpkins are on the market. Merchant: Business is not good this year. Why? There is an oversupply of melons. The quantity of melons in Vietnam is relatively large and the price is cheaper than that in China. Let's meet, its name: Vietnamese Xin Jing; Origin: Vietnam; Wholesale market price: 2.4 yuan/kg; Look at this again, name: Xin Jing; Origin: Hainan Province, China; Wholesale market price: 3 yuan/kg; You see, although they come from different producing areas, they all have the same name: Xin Jing, and it is said that their quality is comparable. Since it appears in the market at the same time, the price naturally becomes the first choice for consumers to consider when purchasing, which is not difficult to understand why melons are not easy to sell. However, as soon as the market opened this year, domestic melons were hit by the market and sales were not smooth. Needless to say, it is difficult for businesses to make profits, and the enthusiasm of melon farmers to grow melons will also be affected. Therefore, in order to understand the market development of watermelons in the market, let's first take a look at the general law of watermelon listing in China. Interview: It's periodic. Now watermelons are generally from Hainan, and the daily market volume is about 500,000 Jin. After a while, watermelons from Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan and Hubei will be available in large quantities in early April every year. Then by the end of May, watermelons in Beijing will be on the market in large quantities, which will last until July. At the end of July, watermelons in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia will be on the market, and watermelons in Heilongjiang will also be on the market in large quantities after the Eleventh Festival. Speaking of periodicity, let's take a look at the price trend of watermelon last year. From the beginning of the year to around the Spring Festival, the price of watermelon is the highest, about/kg in 5 yuan, because the planting cost of protected land is high; From March to mid-April, the price showed a gradual downward trend. At this time, a large number of watermelons were listed in Hainan, and the price was at a high level of 4 yuan/kg; Prices began to fluctuate greatly in May, because early-maturing watermelons in greenhouses were intensively listed. In addition, the temperature is not very high at this time, and the consumer demand is not very large. The price is 1.5 yuan/kg. With the decrease of watermelon sales, the price continues to fall. In July and August, a large number of watermelons went on the market, and the price gradually dropped, at around 0.6 yuan/kg. Interview: This price trend is related to the number of watermelons and the climate. For example, in late May last year, because of the bad weather, it was cloudy, and the public didn't like to eat it, and the price dropped a lot. For example, the price of Shandong origin may be 0.5~0.6 yuan/kg, and it will be 0.6~0.7 yuan/kg in Beijing. It is also known that the planting area of watermelon in China this year is about160,000 mu, which is higher than last year, which will inevitably lead to an increase in watermelon production this year. Watermelon is a kind of seasonal fruit. With the change of season, yield and many other factors, it affects the constant change of market price. Interview: Our most prosperous time was when a large number of watermelons were listed in Daxing, Beijing. The daily turnover in our market is about 700 kilograms. The price of watermelon this year should be a little lower than in previous years. Why? Because watermelons in Guangdong and Guangxi were frozen last year, the quantity was a little less. Of course, there are many kinds in Hainan, so its number is a little larger. Generally speaking, the number will not be too much. But last year watermelons were farmers in Hebei and Beijing, and the lowest price was around 0.2 yuan/Jin. Farmers think they still make money, so this year's planting is still a little higher than in previous years. In July and August last year, the peak of watermelon was 0.4 yuan/kg. I think it can be lower than 0.4 yuan/Jin this year, but it won't fluctuate too much. Low prices are bound to have a certain impact on farmers' enthusiasm for planting. Here, experts also remind farmers that in order to protect their products from the impact of external factors, it is necessary to adjust the watermelon planting structure, work hard on watermelon varieties, and take the road of full sample development. In addition, if the listing period is particularly concentrated, they can't sell at a good price, and the supply exceeds the demand. I hope everyone can arrange the planting structure reasonably and match the early, middle and late maturing varieties reasonably. At present, the prospect of developing small watermelons is promising, because the proportion of small watermelons in our country is very small now. Farmer friends should know as much information as possible, master the production layout of all parts of the country, and make their own production plans according to the supply and demand of the market. This year, the national watermelon planting area is about 6.5438+0.06 million hectares, an increase over last year, which will lead to an increase in watermelon production this year. According to analysis, the price of watermelon this year will be a little lower than in previous years. Last year, the lowest price of watermelons in Hebei and Beijing was around 0.2 yuan per kilogram. In July and August, the sales peak of watermelon was 0.4 yuan per kilogram. This year may be lower than last year, but there will be no big fluctuations. Weather (even if it is too waterlogged or too dry), soil fertility (probably not suitable for growing watermelons), technical level of force majeure such as wars and earthquakes (the output of the original operation mode may be lower), labor quality (some people who have never planted watermelons are operating), unsalable market (if they can't sell watermelons, don't bother) and no capital (they can't invest in higher technology and more labor). ).