Why are mangosteen fruit so expensive?

I have been researching this fruit. The US just lifted a ban for import into the country. Growers are charging $11 for one tangerine size fruit. $46 for a pound. If this fruit is that expensive, do you think it has great value?

Why are mangosteen fruit so expensive?
I'm a Malaysian too... yes the price over here is cheap. But the price that you've stated is really expensive. For your information we malaysians ourselves don't get to eat mangosteen all year long because it is a seasonal fruit. You can the fruit only in second quarter of the year. It is same as the "durians". Compared to other fruits which you can get easily over here, mangosteen is considered expensive over here as well.



Mangosteens are expensive in your place maybe is because it's seasonal and it is imported. Just like the imported fruits over here which is really expensive. The oranges and apples we can get it in any fruit hawkers and you can get it at RM5 / 10-12 pieces. But the strawberries, kiwi's, apricots, peaches and all other berry varieties will cost at least RM5 fruit or RM20++ per box of berries which consist of not more than 15-20 pieces.



I hope my answer has given you a good explanation...



Just feel free to ask more if you have any doubts...
Reply:RM is the currency of malaysia. it's called Ringgit Malaysia. Report It
Reply:I am a malaysian and mangosteen is one of the local fruits. It's cheap here. The price you stated shocked me !
Reply:It's basically because of all that they have to go through to ship it to the USA. It's a good fruit, and good for you, but it just costs alot to ship it. Oh, the middleman has to get paid too.
Reply:They are tropical fruits hence the exorbitant prices you have to pay to enjoy these delicious fruits in the US. The juice is believed to contain super antioxidants and is now being bottled and sold worldwide. Check out the website and maybe you can have an alternative to the fresh fruits.
Reply:It has great value because it is rare. Supply and demand. Oranges are cheap because there are tons of them. I bet Durian is pretty expensive too in the states
Reply:ok, thats super expensive.

too bad u are not in malaysia tho..
Reply:yes. it's delicious and has cooling effect, love it!
Reply:Any imported fruit is expensive due to import tax, freight and other expenses incurred during shipment. Mangosteen is a medicinal fruit and really has great value.