Imported soft-shell crabs are half as cheap as Vietnamese products

Soft-shell crabs are a specialty in river areas and are quite scarce in the market. Every year, this type of crab usually costs twice as much as regular crabs. However, recently on online seafood markets or apartment residents' markets, they are being sold for 200,000-350,000 VND per kg (depending on size), on par with regular products and half as cheap as before. This. "200,000 VND for a set of 10 fish (about one kilogram), the cheapest price ever," Ms. Oanh, in Tan Binh district, advertised for sale online. According to Ms. Oanh, with the super cheap price, in the past few days, she has consumed 30-50 sets per day. This type can be eaten entirely from claw to belly, suitable for both babies and adults. Having sold hundreds of boxes of soft-shell crabs imported from Myanmar for 350,000 VND per kg, Ms. Thanh Ha said the largest size is about 8 crabs per kg. Customers who buy more than 10 boxes will receive a more favorable price. "This softshell crab is carefully packaged in a ...