The farm gate price of longan is often influenced by the production. During the 'on' years when production is good, the price obtained by the farmers is usually low. The reverse is true when production is low during the 'off years. This trend is clearly seen in Thailand (Table 7) and Taiwan Province of China (Table 8).
Table 7. Production and Average farm-gate price of longan in Thailand (25 Baht = 1 US dollar)
Year |
Production |
Average Price |
1989 |
44,661 |
28.00 |
1990 |
145,869 |
7.46 |
1991 |
81,842 |
25.63 |
1992 |
145,047 |
22.86 |
1993 |
92,742 |
11.49 |
1994 |
193,079 |
7.72 |
1995 |
143,592 |
18.87 |
1996 |
236,426 |
16.17 |
1997 |
227,979 |
23.90 |
Source: Subhadrabandhu and Yapwattanaphun (2000a).
Table 8. Production and Average farm-gate price of longan in Taiwan Province of China
Year |
Production |
Average price |
1994 |
109,460 |
34.48 |
1995 |
151,388 |
17.34 |
1996 |
53,215 |
74.40 |
1997 |
130,495 |
25.34 |
1998 |
53,385 |
64.00 |
Source: Yen (2000).