The law of supply and demand dictates the cost of nearly every commercial good, and dragon fruit is no different. ... According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, the demand for dragon fruit in the United States exceeds the supply available — thus a higher price at your local fruit stand.

Why does dragon fruit cost so much?

The demand for dragon fruit is quite high. Not only is the taste something people enjoy, but it also has quite a few health benefits. Essentially, stores cannot keep dragon fruit on the shelf all that long, and therefore, the price stays high.

What is special about dragon fruit?

Dragon fruit is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which are good for your immune system. It can boost your iron levels. Iron is important for moving oxygen through your body and giving you energy, and dragon fruit has iron. And the vitamin C in dragon fruit helps your body take in and use the iron.