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In Lianjiang county, Fuzhou, Fujian province, over 200,000 commercially grown octopuses are being harvested, with larger ones weighing over 1.5 kilograms sold at about 56 yuan per kilogram. Smaller octopuses will be available closer to the Chinese New Year. Aquaculturist Liu Deyin manages around 100,000 octopuses, while dealer Wu Zhong buys 1 to 2 tons daily for resale at approximately 64 yuan per kilogram. The marine and fisheries department notes that over 300,000 octopuses were raised this year, with many ready for market or export.
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More than 200,000 octopuses grown commercially are being harvested in Lianjiang county of Fuzhou, Fujian province."A specimen this size can fetch over 100 yuan ($14)," said aquaculturist Liu Deyin, proudly displaying a specimen weighing about 2.5-kilograms off the coast of the Huangqi Peninsula.With around 100,000 octopuses under his care, the larger ones weighing more than 1.5 kilograms have already hit the market, commanding a price of around 56 yuan per kilogram. The smaller ones are slated for sale closer to the Chinese New Year.Liu said the harvested octopuses are finding their way through dealers to cities across the country or to processing facilities for export."Recently, I've been purchasing here every day, acquiring 1 or 2 tons per day for resale in various provinces and regions. ...
Source: Chinadaily
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