冲上热搜！继榴莲、荔枝后，西瓜也降价了！

今年，你吃西瓜了吗？

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继榴莲、荔枝、樱桃后，西瓜也迎来了大降价，相关话题冲上热搜，引发网友关注。

Following price drops for durians, lychees, and cherries, watermelons have also seen a significant decrease in price. This topic quickly trended online, capturing the attention of many netizens.

According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, during the 23rd week of this year (June 3 to June 9), the national average wholesale price of watermelons was 3.63 yuan per kilogram, marking a 13.8% week-on-week decrease. This decline has been ongoing for eight consecutive weeks.

Compared to the average wholesale price of 5.6 to 5.7 yuan per kilogram in early May, the price has dropped by more than 30%.

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Zhao Junye, chief fruit variety analyst at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Market Analysis and Early Warning Team, attributes the recent drop in watermelon prices to seasonal factors.

Watermelon prices are typically highest in February and March and lowest from July to September. As watermelons enter the market in large quantities during the spring to summer transition, prices decline rapidly.

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This year, the early onset of summer and high temperatures led to earlier maturity and increased production of open-field watermelons, resulting in a significant supply increase, according to Zhao. From May to June, main production areas like Shandong, Jiangsu, and Henan provinces saw a large influx of watermelons into the market.

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The fruit supply has been relatively abundant and diverse this year, giving consumers more choices. On one hand, stored fruits like apples and pears are being cleared out and sold. On the other hand, seasonal fruits like cherries, pineapples, nectarines, apricots, and plums are coming into the market. The increase in fruit imports has also boosted the overall supply.

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"June to August is the period when fruit prices typically decline, especially for watermelons," Zhao said. "After June, melons from the northwest production areas enter the market, increasing supply. Additionally, seasonal fruits like peaches and plums are available in large quantities, so watermelon prices are expected to continue to drop."

编辑：李雪晴

参考来源：新华社