Mangosteen produced from Mon State’s Ye Township has gained popularity in the PyinOoLwin fruit market.
Fruit production is not as good as in the same period in 2023. However, the consumption has risen.
“Fruit production has been limited during this period, and fruit size has shrunken. These fruits are produced from Ye Township. Fruit size was big last month. Mangosteen is a seasonal fruit, so consumption is high, and people buy it no matter how much it costs. It is one of the most consumed fruits, so the trade is doing well. But the price is much higher than last year’s. I am selling it in PyinOoLwin. Fruit production is not as large as last year,” said an owner of the mangosteen shop in PyinOoLwin.
Mangosteen is a medicinal fruit and is rich in antioxidants. It is one of the most consumed fruits in Myanmar, and some people 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 satisfactory, and the price was also reasonable, according to farmers. — Thit Taw/ZS/ED
