Significant discount on Kimjang material costs...Sales of Chinese cabbage soar = South Korea

In Korea, as we enter the full-fledged kimjang season, the number of ``kimjang tribe'' has increased due to the lower-than-expected cost of kimjang ingredients. Unprecedented discounts on Chinese cabbage, radish, green onions, etc. for pickling
, sales of kimjang ingredients also skyrocketed. According to E-Mart on the 25th, sales of Chinese cabbage during the Kimjang Festival (9th to 16th of this month) increased by 55% compared to the same period last year. Kimjang secondary ingredients
Sales of green onions increased by 38%, and sales of garlic increased by 56%. Sales of radish and ginger also increased by 51% and 145%, respectively.
From the 9th, E-Mart will donate 1 Chinese cabbage to 1 through the '2023 Kimjang Daejeon' event.
They sold it at an unprecedented discount of 950 won (approximately 108 yen), which is the price level 0 years ago. That's more than 70% cheaper than the average retail price.
E-Mart has expanded its discount range and prepared 1,800 tons of Chinese cabbage, an increase of 20% from last year.
An E-Mart official said, ``Last year, we started the Kimjang Dayeon event earlier, and sales increased even more compared to the same period last year.The price of ingredients for Kimjang has decreased, and consumers are making Kimjang at home.
This is due to the increase in Home Plus also held the 'Home Plus Kimjang Daenen' from the 9th. Purchase major Kimjang items at a 20% discount when you apply the coupon.
I made it possible. During the period when Homeplus held the Kimjang event, sales of ``green onions,'' which are one of the agricultural products that are not in good shape, increased by 34% compared to the same period last year. It was unveiled for the first time this year
Sales of ``Tasty Onions'' became so popular that they accounted for 25% of all onion sales. On the other hand, according to the results of a survey conducted on the 20th by the Korea Agricultural and Fisheries Food Distribution Corporation, the standard of 20 Chinese cabbage plants
Kimjang cost was 191,030 won (approximately 21,869 yen), down 1.1% from the previous week (193,106 won (approximately 22,107 yen)). Mid-November last year (216,358 u
It is 11.7% cheaper than 10,000 yen (approximately 24,769 yen). In particular, in line with the increase in demand during the Kimjang season, the government is expanding supply of Kimjang materials and large distribution companies are offering discounts on Kimjang materials.
Due to the combination of vents, the prices of 11 out of 14 items fell compared to the previous year.