The article highlights the significant price drops in imported seafood, especially king crabs, in Ho Chi Minh City due to the COVID-19 pandemic and trade restrictions from China. The price of king crab has fallen by 50-60%, from VND 2.5 million to over VND 1 million per kilogram. This trend is expected to persist with the upcoming hunting season. The prices of other seafood such as lobster, Korean abalone, and elephant snail have also seen a decrease. This situation is driving retailers to reduce prices and adopt online sales to boost consumption. Both imported and domestic seafood are experiencing a price drop of 10-30%.