Chinese aristocratic crabs become common goods in Vietnamese markets, as easy to buy as vegetables

Published 2024년 10월 12일

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Shanghai hairy crab, a luxury dish traditionally consumed by the Chinese upper class, is now more affordable and widely available in the Vietnamese market. The price has significantly dropped from millions of VND per kilogram to around 400,000 VND, making it as cheap as domestic meat or roe crabs. This surge in availability and affordability has led to an increase in demand, with some customers buying up to 2-3 kilograms at a time. Hairy crab is usually imported from Yangcheng Lake in China and is enjoyed for its sweet, non-fishy meat and the rich, duck egg yolk-like roe. It is consumed in various ways, including steaming and hot pot, and is believed to bring good luck when eaten neatly.

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Last weekend, on the occasion of the whole family gathering, Ms. Vu Kim Tien in Ho Tung Mau (Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi) bought 3kg of Shanghai hairy crab for only 410,000 VND/kg for everyone to enjoy this dish that is traditionally reserved for the Chinese upper class. This is something she never thought of a few years ago, because this type of Chinese "aristocratic" crab is too expensive. Ms. Tien knows that Chinese hairy crab is famous for its nutritious roe, which tastes like duck egg yolk mixed with fatty goose liver. However, about 7-8 years ago, a 100-gram hairy crab cost up to 350,000 VND, and a 250-gram crab cost 900,000 VND/crab. The price is extremely expensive compared to her family's "marketing budget". Now, 1kg of female hairy crabs, size 5-6, costs only 410,000 VND, sold in many markets. This price is equal to that of domestic meat crabs or roe crabs in our country. Therefore, this year's hairy crab season, she has bought it several times. Having sold hairy crabs for 8 ...

Source: Industry and Consumption Newspaper