The price of gallnuts has been rising steadily since last autumn. In August last year, its price was only 22-24 yuan, but now it has climbed to a high price of 43-46 yuan. In a few months, it has increased by 100 yuan, which is The highest price in history.

Galls are the galls on the leaves of the Anacardiaceae plant Xyloderma aphid. From an ecological perspective, although there is no problem of resource shrinkage, climate problems may affect the reproduction of aphids. The yield of gallnuts has always been abundant, and its price in recent years has generally been around 10 yuan. In 2002, when the goods were abundant, the price was low, and the price of gallnuts was only 2 to 3 yuan. Even before the new production of gallnuts last year, the price was only 11 to 12.5 yuan.

Last spring, the drought in the south affected the reproduction of aphids, resulting in a reduction in gallnut production. During the new production period in May, the price rose to 14 yuan. After that, as the competition for buying intensified, buyers actually raised the price, even several times. Within a month, gallnuts were sold for 30 yuan.

This spring, the price of gallnuts has been rising step by step, with the potential to climb to 50 yuan. It seems unusual for gallnuts to reach the current price as high as possible, and I am afraid that the human factor is greater than demand.