More than a million dong a kilogram of snails in Vietnam

Published Jul 25, 2022

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A recent survey by VnExpress in Ho Chi Minh City has revealed a significant increase in the price of snails, with a kilogram ranging from 490,000 VND to 1.1 million VND, representing a 30% rise from the previous month and double the price from last year. The scarcity of large-sized incense snails has been highlighted by retailers, attributed to disease outbreaks among snail farms, reduced farming areas, and increased demand from China. These factors, coupled with high input costs and the peak tourist season, have led to a tight supply and a steady rise in snail prices, affecting both local and export markets.

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A survey by VnExpress in Ho Chi Minh City showed that the price of 80 pieces of snails per kg is 490,000 VND, the price of 60 pieces is 590,000 VND, the price of 40-45 snails is 909,000 VND; Particularly for the 20 type (Snails), the price is up to 1.1 million dong. Most of these types of snails have increased their prices by 30% compared to the previous month and doubled in the same period last year. Mr. Hoa, the owner of a seafood shop on Phan Dang Luu Street (Binh Thanh), said that large-sized incense snails are currently in short supply. "I can only import 110 fish per kilogram, the selling price is 200,000 VND, an increase of 60,000 VND compared to the previous month," said Mr. Hoa. Similarly, at Mr. Thang's shop, Nguyen Thai Binh Street, Tan Binh District, is selling 50 kinds of snails at the price of 700,000 VND per kilogram, and 40 pieces per kilogram at 900,000 VND. "Last year, the source of snails was quite abundant, but now the output is very low," Thang said. ...

Source: VNExpress