Swift crab prices dive: surge in East China Sea catches lead to oversupply in the market

Swift crab prices dive: surge in East China Sea catches lead to oversupply in the market

Recently, the East China Sea has ushered in the peak season for squirrel crab fishing, and the catch has surged year-on-year, resulting in a sharp drop in market prices. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of consumers and the industry. This article will analyze it from the aspects of data, reasons, impact and future trends.

1. Market data: Price drops by more than 40%

According to monitoring data of major aquatic wholesale markets across the country, the wholesale price of titsus crabs in the past 10 has dropped significantly compared with the same period last month. Here is a comparison of prices in some cities:

2. Cause analysis: surge in fish catches and imbalance in supply and demand

1.Fishing floods in the East China Sea: From late August to early September, the water temperature in the East China Sea was suitable, the scale of migratory crabs expanded, and the daily catch volume increased by more than 30% year-on-year. 2.End effect of fishing moratorium: After the full opening of fishing on August 1, the operating efficiency of fishing boats has increased, and the market supply has surged in the short term. 3.Sluggish consumer demand: Affected by the economic environment, the procurement volume of catering end has decreased, and some wholesalers have accumulated inventory.

3. Industry impact: short-term dividends and long-term challenges

1.Consumers benefit: Low prices stimulate family consumption, and the sales of e-commerce platform Shuzi Crab increased by 120% month-on-month. 2.Fishermen's income is under pressure: Despite the increase in production, some fishermen reported that "high yields but no bumper harvests" and needed to rely on small profits and quick turnover. 3.Processing companies stock up on goods: Some companies purchase swift crabs at low prices to make crab sauce and frozen products to balance later market fluctuations.

4. Future trend forecast

1.Prices are difficult to rebound in the short term: It is expected that the supply will remain at a high level in the next two weeks, and prices may remain at a low level. 2.Demand recovers before National Day: In late September, the increase in banquet consumption may lead to a slight rebound in prices. 3.Industry calls for regulation: The Fisheries Association recommends stabilizing market prices through cold chain storage, deep processing and other methods.

5. Netizens hotly discussed: mixed praise and criticism

On social media, topics#Swift crab free#The number of views exceeded 80 million. Some netizens joked about "realizing seafood freedom", but some fishermen also posted videos calling for "rational consumption and avoid waste." Industry experts remind that low prices may lead to overfishing and attention should be paid to ecological sustainability.

In summary, this time, the price fluctuation of swift crabs is a typical manifestation of seasonal supply and demand changes. Consumers can seize the opportunity, but the industry needs to be vigilant about the long-term impact of violent market fluctuations on the industrial chain.