Yunnan Mushroom Season Begins: Wild Boletus Prices Decline 20% Year-on-Year-Over the Year
With the arrival of summer, Yunnan ushered in this year's mushroom season. As an important production area of wild fungi in China, Yunnan's mushroom market has attracted much attention recently. According to the latest data, the price of wild boletus has dropped by 20% compared with the same period last year, becoming a frequent visitor to consumers' dining tables. This article will combine structured data to explain this phenomenon in detail.
1. The price of wild boletus decreased by 20% year-on-year
This year, the production of wild boletus in Yunnan has increased compared with last year, and the market supply is sufficient, resulting in a significant drop in prices. The following are the price comparison data of wild boletus in the past 10 days:
| date | Price (yuan/kg) | Year-on-year changes |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | 120 | -15% |
| June 5, 2023 | 110 | -18% |
| June 10, 2023 | 100 | -20% |
It can be seen from the table that the price of wild boletus showed a continuous downward trend, with the year-on-year decline of 20% on June 10.
2. Analysis of the supply and demand of wild mushroom market
The decline in the price of wild boletus is mainly due to the appropriate climatic conditions in Yunnan this year and the output of mushrooms has increased significantly. Here is a comparison of the output this year and the same period last year:
| years | Yield (tons) | Year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 500 | - |
| 2023 | 650 | 30% |
In addition, consumer demand is also growing year by year. With the popularization of the concept of healthy eating, wild mushrooms are sought after because of their rich nutrition and unique taste. The following are the changes in wild boletus consumption in the past three years:
| years | Consumption (tons) | Year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 400 | - |
| 2022 | 480 | 20% |
| 2023 | 600 | 25% |
3. Wild porcini have become frequent guests on the table
The decline in prices has made wild porcini more affordable, and more families have included it in their daily diet. The following are the usage frequency statistics of wild boletus in recent popular recipes:
| Recipe name | Frequency of use (times/week) | Popularity |
|---|---|---|
| Boletus fried meat | 1500 | ★★★★★ |
| Boletus stewed chicken | 1200 | ★★★★☆ |
| Boletus soup | 800 | ★★★☆☆ |
As can be seen from the table, porcini fried meat is the most popular dish, and it is used up to 1,500 times a week.
4. Expert interpretation and market outlook
Professor Li, an expert in fungi research at Yunnan Agricultural University, said: "This year's bumper harvest of wild boletus is due to appropriate rainfall and temperature conditions. The decline in prices not only benefits consumers, but also helps promote the popularization of wild mushrooms." He predicts that in the next few months, as the mushroom season deepens, the prices of wild mushrooms in other varieties may also drop slightly.
Market analysts pointed out that the consumption boom of wild mushrooms will continue. With the promotion of e-commerce platforms, the sales scope of wild fungi in Yunnan is expanding, and it is expected that the national market consumption will hit another new high this year.
5. Precautions for eating wild mushrooms
Although wild mushrooms are delicious, you should pay attention to safety when eating them. The following are the identification and consumption suggestions for common wild mushrooms:
| Mushroom species | Edible | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Boletus | Edible | Need to be thoroughly cooked |
| Meet the blue | Edible | Need to be treated at high temperature during cooking |
| Amanita | Not edible | It is highly toxic, avoid accidentally eating |
Experts recommend that consumers should choose formal channels when purchasing wild mushrooms, and ensure that they are fully cooked when cooking, so as to avoid poisoning due to accidental ingestion or improper handling.
Conclusion
This year's Yunnan mushroom season started well, and the decline in the price of wild bolete has brought benefits to consumers. With the expansion of the market and the improvement of consumer awareness, wild mushrooms are gradually becoming frequent visitors on the table. In the future, we look forward to more high-quality wild mushrooms entering thousands of households to add color to people's healthy diet.
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