How much does a pound of stingray cost? Analysis of recent market prices and hot topics
Recently, price fluctuations in the seafood market have attracted widespread attention. In particular, as a popular aquatic product, the price trend of rays has become the focus of consumers and the catering industry. This article will analyze the current market prices and related developments of manta rays based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Comparison of stingray prices in major cities across the country (data as of October 2023)
| city | Wholesale price (yuan/jin) | Retail price (yuan/jin) | Month-on-month change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 25-28 | 35-42 | ↑3% |
| Shanghai | 23-26 | 32-38 | ↑5% |
| Guangzhou | 20-22 | 28-33 | ↓2% |
| Chengdu | 26-30 | 38-45 | flat |
2. Three hot factors affecting the price of rays
1.seasonal fishing changes: October coincides with the end of the fishing ban in the East China Sea, and the supply of rays has increased. However, recent typhoons have caused shipment delays in some production areas.
2.Growth in catering consumption demand: Data shows that during the National Day holiday, searches for "ray hotpot" increased by 120% year-on-year, and Internet celebrity restaurants drove up market demand.
3.Cold chain transportation cost fluctuations: The increase in diesel prices has led to an increase in logistics costs, with freight rates increasing by 8-10% in some areas.
3. Top 5 hot topics on the Internet
| Ranking | topic | Platform popularity index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analysis of the nutritional value of rays | 1,280,000 |
| 2 | Internet celebrity how to eat ray shark fin | 980,000 |
| 3 | How to tell the difference between farmed and wild rays | 750,000 |
| 4 | The truth behind the skyrocketing price of rays | 680,000 |
| 5 | Taboos in cooking rays | 520,000 |
4. Consumer purchasing suggestions
1.Buying time: It is recommended to purchase from Wednesday to Friday every week. The best price is during the concentrated arrival period of the wholesale market (6-8 am).
2.quality judgment: Fresh rays should have: ① The fish body is intact and undamaged ② The skin mucus is transparent ③ The fish meat rebounds quickly when pressed.
3.price warning: It is expected that with the arrival of a new batch of sea-caught rays on the market in early November, prices may fall by 5-8%.
5. Opinions of Industry Experts
Experts from the China Aquatic Products Circulation and Processing Association said: "The current price of rays is within a reasonable range, up about 6.5% compared to the same period last year, mainly affected by the increase in feed costs. It is recommended that consumers pay attention to direct supply channels from the origin. The 'fishing boat direct' model of some e-commerce platforms can save 15-20% of procurement costs."
6. Comparison of production in major ray producing areas (estimated in 2023)
| Production area | Annual output (tons) | market share |
|---|---|---|
| Zhoushan, Zhejiang | 12,000 | 38% |
| Ningde, Fujian | 8,500 | 27% |
| Zhanjiang, Guangdong | 6,200 | 20% |
| Weihai, Shandong | 3,800 | 12% |
| Other areas | 1,500 | 3% |
To sum up, the current market price of rays shows regional differences, and consumers can choose purchasing channels according to actual needs. With the peak consumption season approaching at the end of the year, it is recommended to pay attention to new purchasing methods such as direct supply from the origin and community group purchasing to obtain more favorable prices. At the same time, attention should be paid to distinguishing different species. Among common edible rays, the price of hole rays is usually 10-15 yuan/jin lower than that of red rays.
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