Price Increase

  • End of “80-Cent Nationwide Shipping” Era? Franchisees Speak Out.

    Guangdong’s express delivery sector is experiencing a price correction with rates increasing by approximately ¥0.4 per parcel, exceeding an average of ¥1.4. Implemented on August 4th, this floor price aims to eliminate below-cost deliveries and has been adopted by major companies. Primarily affecting e-commerce parcels, this shift follows a period of intense, unsustainable price competition. Experts see this as a turning point towards a more stable market, urging companies to prioritize innovation and service quality over price wars.

    2025年8月16日
  • China: Per Capita Watermelon Consumption Nears 50kg Annually, Korean Netizens Envy Affordable Prices (KRW ₩15,100 per melon)

    China dominates global watermelon production, accounting for 60% of global output. This contrasts sharply with South Korea, where watermelons are considered a luxury. Recent heatwaves in South Korea have caused watermelon prices to surge, reaching approximately $22 USD each, a 36.5% increase year-over-year. Analysts predict further price increases, highlighting the disparity in watermelon affordability and availability between the two countries and raising questions about trade and climate change impacts on agricultural markets.

    2025年7月22日
  • Soaring Prices in South Korea: Heatwave Shrinks Harvests, Watermelons Reach $22

    A heatwave in South Korea is causing agricultural devastation, leading to soaring prices for essential produce like watermelons, napa cabbage, and radishes. Watermelon prices have jumped 36.5% year-on-year and 22.5% in one week. Napa cabbage prices are up 27.4% weekly, and radishes 15.9%. Insufficient sunlight in June compounded the problem. The government plans to implement measures to stabilize supply and demand to address potential crop losses and control rising prices. Online, consumers are reacting to the increased prices.

    2025年7月14日