Early winter vegetables such as beans, cauliflower and radish have started arriving in Dhaka. Even so, most vegetables except papaya and pumpkin are selling at Tk80 per kg or more. Early beans cost about Tk160 per kg, and tomatoes sell for Tk160 to Tk200 in different markets. Eggplant and spiny gourd cost around Tk100. Green chillies are about Tk140 per kg.
Why Are Vegetables Still Expensive?
Vendors say prices stay high before winter vegetables arrive in large quantities. At this stage, supply of the new crop is still small, so early produce sells at a premium. A vendor at Town Hall Market also pointed to higher truck transportation costs. A trader at Karwan Bazar said almost all vegetables rose in price, with papaya and potatoes the exceptions.
What About Onion Prices?
Onions sell for Tk55 to Tk60 per kg in some markets. Compared with the previous Monday, hybrid onions rose by Tk10 per kg and local onions by Tk5.
Garlic is also costlier. Local garlic sells for Tk140 per kg, and imported Chinese garlic has gone up by Tk30 to Tk180. Ginger jumped by Tk50 to Tk60 in two days, to Tk190 per kg.
How Households Are Coping
Buyers are cutting back. A Karwan Bazar trader said people are buying smaller quantities or choosing smaller vegetables to stay within budget. Low-income families are feeling the squeeze most.
Will Prices Fall?
Vendors expect some vegetables to get cheaper as supplies increase in the coming days. Relief would likely begin with common winter crops such as cauliflower, cabbage and radish. Tomatoes and onions may take longer to settle.
Smart Shopping Tips
Buy seasonal vegetables that are already cheaper, such as pumpkin and papaya. Compare prices between Karwan Bazar and smaller neighbourhood markets. Avoid stocking up on onions or ginger while prices are volatile.
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