Imported Christmas trees prove popular among buyers in Hanoi

Tuesday, 12:54, 22/12/2020

VOV.VN - Pine trees imported from foreign markets are much sought after by Vietnamese customers in the buildup to Christmas, despite their high prices, with each item usually costing tens of millions of VND.

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 1 — Fresh pine trees, imported from the Netherlands, the United States, and Denmark cost around several to tens of millions of VND, depending on their height.

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 2 — Many shoppers are keen to get hold of the items they want and are therefore willing to spend big on fresh pine trees imported from the US during the holiday season. (Photo: Vietnamnet)

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 3 — Customers can also purchase fresh pine tree branches to help make their Christmas more festive. (Photo: Vietnamnet)

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 4 — The majority of customers are required to make payments in advance so that local shops can confirm the number of orders ahead of importing the products. (Photo:Tuoitre)

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 5 — With Christmas just a few days away, imported pine trees are set to prove difficult to buy due to it taking a long time for them to be transported to the nation from foreign countries. (Photo:Tuoitre)

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 6 — According to a shop owner in Ho Chi Minh City, she has been able to sell approxiamtely 200 fresh pine trees this year. (Photo:Tuoitre)

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 7 — Many shops have also crafted flower boxes, laurel wreaths, candle holders, and flower strips made from fresh pine boughs, leaves, dried flowers, and fruits, along other ornaments.

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 8 — These products typically sell for between VND1.5 million and VND3 million, equivalent to between US$64 and US$129, each.

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 9

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 10 — Christmas trees made from fresh pine boughs go on sale at VND2.5 million to VND10 million, equal to US$108 to US$432.

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 11

imported christmas trees prove popular among buyers in hanoi picture 12 — Revenue from selling imported fresh pine trees reaches billions of VND.

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