Burmese flower crabs are highly sought after and expensive

In July, Labudalo Township in Irrawaddy Province saw a significant increase in the production and sale of flower crabs to the Yangon market, with 77,000 pairs compared to the previous month's 55,000. This surge highlights the growing demand for the product in Yangon. Each sale of 10 pairs of flower crabs costs 280,000 Myanmar Kyats. This booming market has created numerous job opportunities for various individuals including aquatic workers, merchants, and truck drivers.