Lotus Seeds 2017-2018 Price Overview by Region per Jin

Lotus seeds are the seeds of the lotus, an aquatic herbaceous plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. They are an edible small nut with very high nutritional value, and have benefits such as strengthening the heart and calming the mind, lowering blood pressure, clearing the heart, removing spots, nourishing and tonifying deficiency, and preventing and fighting cancer. So, roughly how much did lotus seeds cost per jin on the market in 2017-2018?

Let us first look at the main producing areas of lotus seeds:

Hunan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and others.

Currently there are three main types of lotus seeds on the market: Xianglian produced in Xiangtan County, Hunan Province; Jianlian produced in Jianning County, Fujian; and Xuanlian produced in Xuanping, Wuyi County, Zhejiang.

Among them, Xianglian is the most distinctive and has historically served as a precious tribute to the imperial court, hence it is also called “tribute lotus” and is known as “China's number one lotus seed.” Later, people gradually expanded the scope of the three major lotus seeds, broadly referring to Hunan lotus seeds as “Xianglian.”

What is the current market price situation for lotus seeds? White lotus seeds produced in Hunan are priced at 37-38 yuan, solid-core red lotus seeds at 29-30 yuan, and hollow red lotus seeds at 32 yuan. Continue to watch for future market changes.

Chengdu market: red lotus seeds move slowly, prices stable

Market supply is abundant, merchant attention is not high, goods have recently been moving slowly, and the market is running steadily. The current market price for red lotus seeds is 33-35 yuan.

Bozhou market: lotus seeds approaching new harvest

Lotus seeds are approaching the new harvest. At present, market stock is still relatively abundant, and traders are mostly troubled by the lack of sales channels, holding stock and watching the market one after another. After stabilizing for a period, prices continue to slide. Currently, Hunan hollow polished lotus seeds of ordinary grade are 36-37 yuan, hollow red lotus seeds 31 yuan, and solid ones 28-29 yuan; Shandong red lotus seeds of ordinary grade are 15-16 yuan, and white lotus seeds 25 yuan.

Yulin market: lotus seeds recently moving well, market running steadily

Lotus seeds are used in larger quantities in the south during summer. Goods have recently been moving well, and the market is running steadily. Currently, the price of Hunan hollow white lotus seeds is around 39 yuan, and hollow red lotus seeds are 33-34 yuan. There are many merchants operating in the market, and supply appears sufficient.

Chengdu market: lotus plumule in peak season

Lotus plumule is in its peak season. Recently, overall market movement has been average, and the market is holding steady. Currently, good ordinary-grade Hunan goods sell for around 60 yuan, and Jiangxi goods are between 70-75 yuan.

Bozhou market: lotus seed prices weak

Recently, some merchants have been making small batch purchases. Overall goods movement is not fast, and the market appears weak. Currently, the market price for white lotus seeds is around 38 yuan, and Shandong red lotus seeds are around 20 yuan.

Yulin market: red lotus seeds stable

Stock for sale in the market is relatively abundant, attention is not high, goods movement is average, and merchants mostly buy and sell according to plan. The market has changed little; currently, the price of ordinary-grade red lotus seeds in the market is 30-35 yuan.

Puning market: lotus plumule prices stable

Market supply appears sufficient. Recently, merchant purchasing activity has been average. Lotus plumule prices are in a stable state, with few merchants paying attention. Currently, the market price for lotus plumule is between 55-58 yuan.

From this, it seems that the price of lotus seeds still depends on grade and variety. Inferior ones are twenty to thirty yuan per jin, while select ones are a bit higher.