Ginkgo nut prices are affected by both yield, quality and market demand

Ginkgo nut is the mature seed kernel of the ginkgo tree, also called ginkgo fruit. It can be eaten and also has certain medicinal value, and its price has always been a key concern for growers and dealers. Ginkgo nut prices generally refer to the purchase price and retail price of fresh or dried ginkgo nuts on the market, and the differences between different forms and different grades are quite obvious.

There are mainly several aspects that affect ginkgo nut prices. First is yield. The fruiting of ginkgo trees varies between on-years and off-years. In high-yield years, supply is abundant and the market often weakens, while in off-years, supply is relatively tight and prices rise accordingly. Second is quality. Plump, uniform in size and mold-free ginkgo nuts are more welcomed by buyers, and their selling price is also higher. In addition, the cost of picking labor, storage and transportation conditions, and changes in consumer demand all influence the market to a certain extent.

From the market performance, ginkgo nut prices usually show obvious seasonality. Before and after new nuts come on the market, supply is concentrated and price fluctuations are relatively frequent; after storage and entering the off-season, the market tends to become stable. The price gap between in-shell ginkgo nuts and shelled ginkgo nut kernels is also relatively large, and the deeper the processing, the greater the added value.

For growers, paying timely attention to purchase trends in production areas and reasonably arranging harvest and selling times can help obtain better returns. Dealers and consumers can learn about ginkgo nut price trends through agricultural information platforms, wholesale markets in production areas and other channels, as a reference for procurement and purchasing.