The general cost for transportation of watermelon to China through border including transport and labour charges increased, according to border fruit traders community. The general cost for transportation of watermelon to China is more than 2 Yuans per kilo and more than 4 Yuans per kilo of muskmelon including transport and labour charges.
The price in China is between 2 Yuans and 4 Yuans for per kilo of watermelon and between 3 Yuans and 4 Yuans for per kilo of muskmelon depending on quality. Those who exported poor quality items faced losses, said a border fruit trader. Therefore, fruit sale centers urged farmers and traders who export watermelons to weigh the potential profit and loss based on the quality of the fruit and the selling price before exporting.
Myanmar exports watermelon mostly to China. Currently, the commodities are exporting through Mong La passing 10 to 15 vehicles of watermelon and 20 to 30 vehicle of muskmelon daily. Chinese businessmen are investing domestic growing melon farms supporting melon growers.
