The price of farmed frogs increased due to a sharp decrease in supply in many localities in Vietnam

Published Apr 2, 2022

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The article reports a significant increase in the price of farmed meat frogs in Can Tho city and surrounding provinces, with the price per kilogram ranging from 40,000-46,000 VND, due to a surge in demand and a decrease in supply. The cost of frog seed or baby frog has also risen, with variations in price based on the type. The high selling price has resulted in substantial profits for farmers, despite the rising costs of animal feed and other inputs. However, there are concerns about the potential for a sharp price drop in the future, especially with the upcoming rainy season, which could lead to an increase in the supply of farmed frogs and an influx of wild-caught frogs.

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The price of meat frogs of 3-6 types/kg in Can Tho city and neighboring provinces is sold by farmers to traders and purchased from 40,000-46,000 VND/kg; and the price of frog seed (baby frog) also increases from 600-1,200 VND/head, depending on the type., The price of farmed frogs increased sharply due to increased consumption demand and a sharp decrease in supply in many localities because the time when the frogs arrived to harvest was not much. In addition, at this time, the number of frogs caught in the wild is quite limited., According to frog farmers, with the current selling price, frog farmers get a good profit. However, the price of animal feed and many input costs for raising frogs have increased, many people are cautious about ...

Source: VNRuralEconomics