CATDOLL : CATDOLL: The price of Japanese eels has increased by more than 30%. What are the factors leading to the price increase?

As people's demand for eels increased, the price of eels began to rise.

July 28th is the Japanese Unagi Festival. When the festival arrives, even families who don't usually eat eels will buy some to join in the fun and feel the festive atmosphere. Although the festival only lasts for one day, people's demand for food is not limited to that day, so starting in May, the market demand for eels has gradually increased. As demand rises, the price of eels has also been rising all the way, and before the peak season arrives, it has risen by 33% compared to the same period last year.

In fact, the price of eels is not only related to market demand, but also to the catch of eel fry. If the catch is high, the eel production is sufficient to meet market demand, and the price will naturally not be too high. If the catch is low, the eel production is insufficient, and the price will naturally go up. Last year's catch was not bad, and I wonder if the price of eels will fall after such a big increase this year. Relevant people in the industry said that if the price of eels continues to rise, it will not be suitable for sale in affordable places such as supermarkets.

There is a reason why the Japanese market has such a high demand for eels. In the past, people only bought eels around the Eel Festival, when the eels were in large quantities and the price was naturally not too high. But now, people have begun to eat eels all year round. Except for the peak period in July and August, the market cannot stop selling eels on ordinary days. This has caused a significant drop in the amount of eels, and gradually it has become a state of supply exceeding demand. Under such circumstances, the price of eels will naturally rise higher and higher.

Eel contains a lot of nutrients and high vitamin content, which can quickly restore human energy. The skin and meat of eel contain a lot of collagen, which can beautify the skin and delay aging. Most importantly, eel contains DHA and EPA, which can effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases. Because of the high nutritional value of eel, people pay more and more attention to the health benefits of eel, which is why the demand for eel is increasing, and the price of eel is getting higher and higher.

The environment is becoming increasingly severe, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for this type of fish to survive, so they die in large numbers. The number of this type of fish is also decreasing, so the price is rising.

This is mainly because eels are very rare, and secondly because Japan discovered that eels are helpful in inhibiting some fungi. Thirdly, eel meat is particularly delicious and has special nutritional value, so this situation occurs.

Because it is the fishing moratorium, the production of eels is less than usual. Affected by the market supply and demand, the price has risen. It will fall after August.

This may be due to a series of factors including the increase in commodity prices, the overall price increase in the market, the increased demand for many restaurants, the rich nutritional value of seafood, the increase in the prices of various meats in the market, etc.