Mangosteen produced from Mon State’s Ye Township has gained popularity in PyinOoLwin fruit market.
Fruit production is not vast like the same period in 2023, however the consumption has risen.
“Fruit production has been limited during this period and fruit size has also shrunken. These fruits are produced from Ye Township. Fruit size was big last month. Mangosteen is a seasonal fruit so the consumption is high and people buy it no matter how much its price gets higher. It is one of the most consumed fruits so the trade is doing well. But price gets much higher than that of last year. I sell it in PyinOoLwin. Fruit production is not much large like last year,” said an owner of mangosteen shop in PyinOoLwin.
Mangosteen is a medicinal fruit and rich in antioxidants. It is one of the most consumed fruits in Myanmar and some people more enjoy small-sized fruits.
“It has many health benefits. Both big and small-sized fruits are being sold. Some people enjoy small-sized fruits more because they are seedless and can be eaten all flesh,” she said.
In April this year, the trading of Mon State-produced mangosteen was fine and price was also good, according to farmers.
Thit Taw/ZS
