Onion price hits K 4,000 per viss in local markets

Nov 24,2019
Due to high demand from Bangladesh, the price of onions has increased four-fold in local markets to reach K 4,000 per viss. (1 Viss = 1.63 kg)
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Nov 19
The local market has witnessed a huge increase in onion prices owing to strong demand from the neighboring country, according to onion depot owners.
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Kaleinaung town sees onion prices spike during harvest season
Nov 13
With the harvest of onions beginning in the central region, the prices of old onions have risen to K3,000 per viss (one viss equals 1.6 kg) in Kaleinaung town, Dawei District, Taninthayi Region, said traders.