2016 was a golden year for Hebei snow pears. Not only did the production volume increase. breaking all records, but the quality was also very good. So what about 2017? Some experts in the industry warn that the prospects aren't very positive.
Firstly, the cold weather at the beginning of the year has accelerated the harvesting period of the snow pears. The taste of the pears is also slightly influenced. The fruits also don't look as good, so the overall quality is reduced. After arriving on the market, the demand of consumers has diminished to a great extent, which in turn reduces the sold volumes and the selling price.
Secondly, last year's abundance has resulted in a large stock of snow pears. This year, after the surplus of the year before went on the market, it was bound to pull down the market price. At present, the buying price of the snow pears in the production regions is higher than last year. The upward price has created an undeniable pressure on the end of the sales chain. A large stock and a high price mean satisfying earnings for the fruit farmers, but the burden on fruit shops is heavy. The big expenses, like packaging and interest rates, are the stumbling block for snow pear sellers.
Moreover, the exchange rate and the political environment fluctuates. The EU and the US are also adjusting their standards towards residual pesticides. All these factors slow down the export of snow pears. The export volume is clearly lower than that of last year. This directly weakens the competitive strength of the snow pears on the international market.
