From May to May, the summer is warm, and as the weather gradually gets hotter, the "summer top" crayfish has ushered in the peak season of sales. However, unlike its hot market, the price of crayfish has fallen a little "miserable", and at the same time, news such as "crayfish prices plummeted" and "crayfish prices plunged" are also frequently on the hot search. Judging from the current feedback from the crayfish market in various places, the price of crayfish this year has dropped by about two or three percent compared with the same period last year, and even the ordinary quality crayfish in some crayfish producing areas such as Hubei and Sichuan have fallen below 10 yuan / catty. And such a price has also made many consumers begin to look forward to the arrival of "crayfish freedom", so why has the price of crayfish fallen again and again? How much is a pound of crayfish now? Let's take a look at the latest price trend of crayfish in May.
Why did crayfish prices plummet?
May is the period of concentrated listing of crayfish, although its price is different according to size, quality, etc., but it is generally lower than the initial stage of listing, and some consumers in Hubei, Sichuan and other places also reported that they bought crayfish of about 10 yuan per catty in the vegetable market, which is very cheap. The main reasons for its plunge are as follows:
1. The number of crayfish on the market has increased
Crayfish is a seasonal delicacy, and the price gradually decreases in April every year as crayfish are available in large quantities, reaching a low point in May.
2. The breeding volume is too saturated
Not only the increase in the number of marketplaces, but also the amount of crayfish farming itself is too saturated. Thanks to the continuous expansion of the scale of aquaculture and the improvement of aquaculture technology in recent years, crayfish has now jumped to the fourth place in the mainland freshwater aquaculture, surpassing the traditional carp, crucian carp and other bulk freshwater fish.
3. Market consumption downgraded
During the May Day holiday, people's travel and gatherings increased, driving the growth of crayfish consumption and prices. But now that the dividends of the May Day holiday are gone, its price will naturally fall.
4. Weather impact
From March to April this year, the temperature in some areas of Jianghuai in the mainland was significantly higher than that in the same period of the year, which stimulated the breeding of shrimp seedlings to a certain extent, so that the crayfish could grow faster, and the shrimp would be released earlier and supplied to the market. As a result, the production of crayfish has increased compared to the same period in previous years.
5. Marketing strategy
In order to seize the market, farmers in some areas have adopted a low-price marketing strategy, which has further exacerbated the decline in crayfish prices.
How much is the price of crayfish a pound now?
Hubei area: crayfish in Hongshan District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province 15.4 yuan/jin; Crayfish in Liangzihu District, Ezhou City, Hubei Province 10 yuan/catty; Crayfish in Jianli City, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province 16.95 yuan / catty; Crayfish in Dongbao District, Jingmen City, Hubei Province 20.25 yuan / catty; crayfish in Huangmei County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province 16.71 yuan / catty; crayfish in Xiantao City, Xiantao City, Hubei Province 18.16 yuan / catty; Crayfish in Chibi City, Xianning City, Hubei Province, 10 yuan/jin; Qianjiang City, Qianjiang City, Hubei Province, red shell crayfish, 14 yuan/catty, etc.
Hunan: Crayfish in Yuhua District, Changsha City, Hunan Province is 14 yuan/jin; crayfish in Junshan District, Yueyang City, Hunan Province, 8 yuan/jin; Crayfish in Li County, Changde City, Hunan Province 10 yuan/jin; Crayfish in Nanxian County, Yiyang City, Hunan Province, 11 yuan/catty, etc.
Jiangsu area: crayfish in Lishui District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 12 yuan/jin; crayfish in Gaoyou City, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province 17.25 yuan / catty; Crayfish in Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 15 yuan/catty; Crayfish in Yandu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province 16 yuan/jin; Xuyi County, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, crayfish 17.9 yuan / catty, etc.
Anhui region: crayfish in Lai'an County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province 10.58 yuan/jin; Crayfish in Jieshou City, Fuyang City, Anhui Province 8 yuan / catty; crayfish in Dangtu County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province 11.5 yuan / catty; Yingdong District, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, green shell crayfish 23 yuan / catty; Anqing City, Anhui Province, Susong County, clear water crayfish 21.5 yuan / catty, etc.
Guangdong: crayfish in Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province 10.75 yuan/jin; crayfish in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 8.5 yuan/jin; Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, clear water crayfish 20.75 yuan / catty, etc.
Sichuan area: Sichuan Zigong City, Rong County crayfish 15 yuan/jin; Crayfish in Jianyang City, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province 16 yuan/catty; Sichuan Luzhou City, Jiangyang District, clear water crayfish 20 yuan/catty, etc.
Note: The above crayfish prices are from the wholesale quotation of Huinong.com's origin market, not the market retail price, and are for reference only. The specific price will also be affected by factors such as quality, specifications, processing technology, etc., and it is recommended that you refer to the actual quotation in the local market.
The latest price trend of crayfish in May
In fact, the decline in crayfish prices during the peak season is itself to be expected. But this year, the price has dropped a little sharply, which makes people a little unprepared, like the wholesale price of some origins has dropped to single digits, falling below the 10 yuan / catty mark. However, it is worth noting that the prices of many crayfish restaurants and physical stores have not actually been reduced, after all, the objective conditions do not allow it, and if you follow the trend to reduce the price, it will inevitably hurt the profits, and the operating costs of the stores themselves are also very high. Therefore, although the reduction of crayfish prices is good for consumers, it can realize "crayfish freedom". But for crayfish merchants, there are bitter words.
As for the subsequent price trend of crayfish, it is also relatively easy to predict. Because June and July are still the season for shrimp, the market supply will only increase, and prices may fall by then, but not by much. If you want to wait for the shrimp price to stop falling and rebound, it may not be until late July this year, or even after August, because at this time the crayfish will gradually fall off the market, the supply will decrease, and the price will naturally recover. However, judging from the market circulation, the sales volume at this time is not as good as before, and with the listing of crabs, it will also seize part of the market.
In general, this year's crayfish market is different from previous years, due to the continuous increase in market size and supply, its price has also ushered in a big dive. However, although the wholesale market price has fallen to single digits, the retail price is still at a high level, so the "crayfish freedom" can wait a little longer, because the price of crayfish will have to fall in June and July. For farmers, it is recommended to flexibly adjust the breeding strategy, such as rice and shrimp farming, and rely on rice to make money. At the same time, the quality and yield of crayfish can be improved, so as to effectively avoid the risk of crayfish price reduction. Finally, has the price of your crayfish been reduced? How much does it cost a pound? Welcome to leave a message to discuss.