The amount of goods coming to the market increased

Binh Tay Market (District 6) is the largest wholesale confectionery market in Ho Chi Minh City. In the last days of 2023, the buying and selling atmosphere here became more bustling. A large amount of goods of all kinds were gathered to serve the maximum needs of consumers.

Mr. Truong Phat - a trader at Binh Tay market - shared: "Near Tet, people come to the market to shop more busily. Goods coming to the market are increasing day by day, compared to last month, up about 50-60%, focusing on confectionery, jams, dried foods...".

Similarly, at the candy stall of Ms. Ung Thi Lien - a trader at Binh Tay market - the items for sale are abundant, the prices have not increased compared to previous years. "This year, consumers are more strict with their spending, so we have to work with suppliers to maintain reasonable prices, even discounting many types of jam to attract customers" - Ms. Lien said.

At this time, at the three wholesale markets of Binh Dien, Hoc Mon and Thu Duc, the quantity of goods is quite abundant and the prices are stable. Traders also expect purchasing power to increase during the peak shopping season at the end of the year.

“We still ensure the supply of 4-5 tons of goods to the market per night, especially at the end of the year when the goods increase even more. Although the economic situation is difficult, I hope that purchasing power will increase in the days near Tet” - Ms. Luong Hang - a seafood trader - said.

According to representatives of wholesale markets, the amount of goods arriving at the market is gradually entering its peak. It is expected that by the time Tet approaches, the amount of goods imported to the markets will increase by about 80% compared to normal days, up to 13,000 - 15,000 tons/day.

Ensure product quality and food safety

According to the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City, the amount of agricultural products supplied to the city market through 3 wholesale markets reaches an average of 7,600 tons/day, including 800 tons of livestock and poultry meat, 1,200 tons of seafood, and 5,600 tons of vegetables and fruits.

“To prepare for Tet, the Department of Industry and Trade coordinates with the People's Committees of districts, towns, and Thu Duc City to deploy to the Market Management Boards, focusing on monitoring the quantity of goods entering and leaving the market, the price situation. At the same time, grasp the business situation and the plan to prepare goods of traders in the market. Strengthen propaganda, inspection and control work; ensure that business activities at the market strictly follow the regulations on price listing, goods with clear origin, ensuring food safety…” - Mr. Nguyen Nguyen Phuong - Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City - said.

To ensure food safety and prevent food poisoning before and during Tet, the Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Committee has requested districts and Thu Duc City to proactively develop detailed plans and organize the implementation of measures to ensure food safety and prevent food poisoning in the area.