Quynh Luu seafood sold out during Tet
(Baonghean.vn) - Currently, seafood purchasing agents in Quynh Luu district (Nghe An) are increasing purchasing and stockpiling goods for Tet sale.
In previous years, the seafood market was abundant in the days leading up to Lunar New Year due to fishermen having a bumper catch at the end of the year. However, this year, due to bad weather, the output of exported fish and fresh squid is low, so seafood products are scarce.
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| Agents take advantage of buying stock to sell for Tet. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
Fisherman Dao Van Tuyen in Phu Lien hamlet, Quynh Thuan commune (Quynh Luu) - owner of NA 92626TS boat said that at this time last year, the boat went out to sea to collect mainly mackerel, needlefish and fresh squid. But this year the boat returned with very few good fish.
According to Mr. Tuyen, on the last sea trip in January, his ship processed about 50kg of dried squid and immediately received orders from the geographical locations at a price of 1.3 - 1.5 million VND/kg; the total estimated income was about 500 million VND. After deducting expenses, each crew member received 10 million VND. This was the most valuable sea trip in more than 2 months.
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| Hairtail fish is a high-value export item, with an average purchase price of 120,000 - 150,000 VND/kg. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Nghia - Owner of a dried squid and fish sauce purchasing and trading agency in An Hoa commune said that since the Quynh Luu dried squid brand was recognized, the number of buyers and sellers has increased. This year, the price is 250,000 - 300,000 VND/kg higher than last year, but there is no product to sell. Most traders come to order dried squid from major agents in Quynh Luu to resell, so the demand has increased even more.
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| Currently, 1 kg of dried squid is priced 250,000 - 300,000 VND/kg more expensive than last year. Photo: Nhu Thuy |
In 2017, the entire Quynh Luu district caught nearly 70 thousand tons of various types of seafood. In particular, Quynh Luu was honored to receive a certificate of recognition for dried squid and fish sauce trademarks from the Intellectual Property Office, promptly encouraging the spirit of production competition of the people, while also raising the value of Quynh Luu seafood compared to before. However, as mentioned, that advantage is facing "difficulties" due to the weather, leading to low value seafood catches.
