South Korea Watermelon Prices Surge After Floods; Taiwan Caps Cabbage Prices Post-Typhoon
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- South Korea's watermelon prices surged 44.6% to 30,866 won due to heavy rainfall.
- Taiwan capped cabbage prices at NT$90 after Typhoon Danas impacted vegetable production.
- Ukraine cherry prices rose 10% to 150-220 UAH/kg due to supply shortages.
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South Korea floods cause 44.6% watermelon price surge.
From July 16-20, 2025, heavy rainfall in South Korea flooded 28,491 hectares of crops, causing watermelon prices to increase by 44.6% to 30,866 won. The government is injecting 35 billion won to stabilize prices with discounts.
Taiwan caps cabbage prices after Typhoon Danas hits vegetable production.
Following Typhoon Danas, from July 18-27, the Taiwanese government collaborated with retailers to cap domestic cabbage prices at NT$90 across 1,581 locations.
Ukraine cherry prices rise 10% to 150-220 UAH/kg due to shortage.
In Ukraine, the cherry season ended with prices at 150-220 UAH/kg, 10% higher than the previous week due to supply shortages and adverse weather.
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