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Why do sea cucumber prices generally rise before the Spring Festival?

In recent years, with the improvement of consumers' health awareness and the growing demand for sea cucumbers, the sea cucumber industry has ushered in a golden period of development. However, since the autumn of 2017, the price of sea cucumbers has fluctuated unpredictably. The prices of various raw materials have risen, and the prices of liquor and donkey-hide gelatin have also risen. The cost of sea cucumbers has also increased. Industry insiders predict that the price of sea cucumbers will continue to rise from New Year's Day to the Spring Festival.

The reporter learned from Tan Hu that with the arrival of important holidays such as New Year's Day and Spring Festival, the sea cucumber industry is about to usher in a peak sales season. However, the price of sea cucumbers has become unstable, and even branded sea cucumbers that have been stable for many years have raised their prices to some extent. Market data shows that at the end of 2017, the overall price of sea cucumbers rose, and the increase exceeded the highest level in the past three years.

The survey found that the processing cost, fishing cost and labor cost of sea cucumbers have increased compared with previous years, and the reduction in sea cucumber production in autumn is an important reason for the increase in sea cucumber prices. In addition, consumers' demand for holiday gifts is also a major inducement for the price increase.

Sea cucumbers are not only a good tonic but also a great gift for friends and family during festivals. Currently, many middle-aged and elderly people are loyal customers of sea cucumbers, and the proportion of mass consumption and health consumption is increasing rapidly.

An expert in the sea cucumber industry said: "Nowadays, many people have formed the habit of eating sea cucumbers. Although the price has risen, consumers' enthusiasm for sea cucumbers remains the same. The concept of giving gifts for health will lead to an explosive season for the sea cucumber industry before New Year's Day and the Spring Festival. This year, the prices of various raw materials have risen, including liquor, donkey-hide gelatin, etc., and the cost of sea cucumbers has also increased. It is expected that the price of sea cucumbers will be raised again across the industry by the end of 2017."

How much does a pound of good dried sea cucumbers cost?

The price of a good wild dried sea cucumber ranges from about 5,000 to 10,000 yuan, and the price of a captive dried sea cucumber generally ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 yuan. Of course, the price of different types of dried sea cucumbers in different places will fluctuate.

Aspect 1: If it is a light dried sea cucumber or a salt dried sea cucumber, it looks white, or silvery white, and may also be brown, but if it is a sugar dried sea cucumber, the surface will look black and bright. This kind of sea cucumber is not recommended for purchase because it will cause great harm to the human body. Aspect 2: Soak the dried sea cucumber. If the soaking ratio is relatively small, then it is a low-quality sea cucumber. Generally speaking, the soaking ratio of high-quality sea cucumbers is about six to ten times, and if it is lower than this ratio, then it is very likely to be a fake sea cucumber. Aspect 3: You can compare by tasting. After the dried sea cucumber is soaked, if it is not chewy, then it is very likely to be a fake sea cucumber, especially wild sea cucumbers, which have very good chewiness and high toughness. Aspect 4: Look at the color of the sea cucumber after soaking. If it is a high-quality sea cucumber, it will be light red after soaking, and if it is a poor quality sea cucumber, then after soaking, it may be grayish white.

The price of dried sea cucumbers ranges from 120 yuan per catty to 7,000 yuan per catty. The person in charge of the wholesale market said that there are more than 20 kinds of edible sea cucumbers on the market, among which Liao sea cucumbers are the most expensive.

Every autumn and winter are the peak seasons for the sale of some tonic products, and the prices of these tonic products will rise all the way in this season. As the representative of tonic products, sea cucumber, its price will also rise as the temperature drops, because sea cucumber is the most suitable tonic product. After people eat it, their health will improve and they will not get sick. At the same time, the number of customers who order sea cucumbers in early winter is increasing.

The price of good dried sea cucumbers varies depending on the variety, origin, quality and other factors, generally ranging from a few hundred yuan to several thousand yuan. Among them, the lower-priced dried sea cucumbers are mostly some common varieties, which may have some quality problems, while the higher-priced dried sea cucumbers are often some relatively rare or precious varieties, or high-quality products that have been carefully selected and processed. Therefore, the specific price needs to be determined according to the selected variety, purchase volume, market conditions and other factors.

The price of dried sea cucumbers varies according to their origin and size. Dried sea cucumbers that are larger and produced in high-quality waters cost more than 3,000 yuan.

OK, dried sea cucumbers cost about 2,000 yuan! If they are dried, they are not necessarily very good. I saw that the one selling dried sea cucumbers made from imitation sea cucumbers cost more than 2,000 yuan.