TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan is experiencing a 30–40% drop in overall vegetable supply, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

The shortfall follows damage from Typhoon Danas in early July, compounded by heavy rainfall since July 28 that has further disrupted harvesting and replanting, CNA reported. Production in high-altitude areas and northern greenhouse facilities has been comparatively less affected.

With Typhoon Podul approaching, authorities are stepping up efforts to stabilize the market and ensure adequate supply. On Tuesday, the Agriculture and Food Agency said it is working with farmer groups to release refrigerated vegetables to major supermarket chains and the Taipei fruit and vegetable wholesale market.

The average price of cabbage at the Taipei wholesale market is holding steady between NT$20 (US$0.67) and NT$35 per kilogram, while retail prices at chain supermarkets have seen little change. Support is also being provided for processing frozen vegetables from domestic crops, including beefsteak tomatoes, green zucchini, potatoes, carrots, pumpkins, broccoli, and edamame.

Certain vegetables, such as leafy greens in Taoyuan, kale, sprouts, root vegetables, and mushrooms, remain in normal supply. Import routes are operating normally, allowing international shipments to supplement domestic demand.

The agency expects that, barring severe damage from Typhoon Podul, leafy vegetable supplies will gradually return to normal from early September.