Mekong Delta: Pangasius material price increased again

After the time dropped to a low level, the price of Pangasius raw materials for export in many localities in the Mekong Delta increased from 500-1,000 VND / kg compared to more than 2 weeks ago. In Can Tho and An Giang, Dong Thap and Vinh Long cities … price of pangasius material of type 1 (white meat, size 0.8-1kg / head) is currently at 24,000-25,000 VND / kg. According to many businesses and farmers raising pangasius, with the current price, farmers can earn profit from 1,000-2,000 VND / kg of tra catfish. The price of raw catfish increased due to many units and businesses boosted purchasing for processing when the export of pangasius export continued to prosper. It is forecasted that raw material Pangasius price is likely to increase in the coming time.
In March, pangasius prices suddenly dropped sharply. Many people believe that this is only a temporary development by pangasius export enterprises have actively sources of raw materials for raising and raising fish associated with households, plus the amount of stock available in stock, basically meeting the contract. export in the early months of the year, so enterprises temporarily limit fish purchasing …