Chinese crayfish poured into Vietnam despite being banned from import

Surveys on online seafood markets show that live crayfish imported from China are listed at a retail price of 360,000-370,000 VND per kilogram, down 30-40% compared to the same period last year. However, the price of this type is more expensive than Vietnamese black tiger, claw and silver shrimp and is chosen by many consumers. Taking the opportunity to buy two kilograms of crayfish, Ms. Hoang Anh in Tan Phu district said that although this type of meat has little meat, it can be used to make quite attractive and strange sauce dishes. Mr. Le Van Hanh, the focal point for selling live lobsters in District 1 (HCMC), said he imported this type of shrimp from establishments in Mong Cai (Quang Ninh). "I retail for 370,000 VND per kg, and wholesale (from 10 kg) for only 320,000 VND," Mr. Hanh said. Ms. Tam, a contact in Hanoi, said that because it is close to Mong Cai, the imported goods are 100% fresh and packaged. "This type lives very well. They stay on land all day and don't die. ...