TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Despite Typhoon Haikui moving away, food prices in Taiwan remain high.
Local vendors said that running a business is a challenge as tomato prices increase by around 30% to over NT$ 100 per 600 grams.
Although bitter melon costs have remained stable at NT＄60-70 per 600 grams, the reduced quality of waterlogged crops has led to consumer interest dropping by around 30%.
Green onions have seen a price increase of NT＄ 30 per bundle, bringing the market price to NT＄ 320 per kilogram. Meanwhile, cabbages from Yunlin are being sold for NT＄150 per 600 grams, meaning a head of cabbage could be listed at around NT＄600.
As locally grown produce prices have skyrocketed, imported vegetables have also become more expensive due to disrupted shipping schedules. The imported lettuce and broccoli prices have since increased from NT＄110 to NT＄150 per kilogram.
Additionally, egg prices have risen from NT＄40.5 to NT＄43.5 per 600 grams.
Some merchants disclosed that the egg shortage situation continues to worsen due to the high cost of chicken rearing and reduced egg-laying following the typhoon.