The loquat production season is quite short, just as the production season of many other agricultural products. Despite the short production season, loquats enjoy great popularity in the Chinese market. Rao Zhenghua from Suzhou City Wuzhong District Dongshan Longzhen Agricultural Products, stated that the loquat production season in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, officially started in May: "Our loquat entered the market between May 17th and 20th. This year's production volume is smaller than last year. The main reason for this decline is excessive rainfall during last winter when the loquat trees were in bloom. Sunshine was not abundant either. The loquat blossom did not develop well, which resulted in a smaller production volume than usual. The only positive aspect about the harvest this year is that product quality is not bad at all." Fresh loquat "The market price of loquats increased in response to the decline of production volume. The higher price slowed down trade. The product quality and flavor of loquats from Suzhou is superior to those from other production areas in China. The price is therefore higher as well. The price in Suzhou has been relatively stable in recent years. The price will be higher when the loquats first enter the market and then will come down as supplies grow." Loquat plantation Donshan Longzhen sells other agricultural products in addition to loquat, such as bayberries, ginkgo, tangerines, and Biluochun tea leaves. Their ginkgo production season begins in October. In addition, their Dongshan White loquat used to be exclusively grown in Dongshan, Suzhou. There are some other production areas now, but their weather and soil conditions are not as suitable for Dongshan White loquat, which means that their product quality and flavor is not as good as in Dongshan. Source - https://www.freshplaza.com/