Early influx of cold weather floods local shrimp markets in China, as farmers rush to harvest ponds
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Oeofo News] Translated by Amy Zhong - Nov. 24, 2014
Under the influence of an early cold air mass during the first part of November, there is a dramatic decrease in the temperature all over China. The shrimp farmers have been concerned that the low temperature will lead to various shrimp diseases, so they have sold their shrimps in large quantities. And with the limited market demand, the overall market situation is weak and both the sales and the price have decreased.
Mr He is a shrimp trader in Zhuhai and according to him, the shrimp sales have been worsening from November 1st on. The farmers are worried that the shrimps are likely to get sick owing to the cold air, so they have spent great efforts in selling the shrimps. With a large amount of shrimps entering the market, the shrimp price has kept decreasing while the sales remain poor.
Many shrimp traders are unwilling to purchase shrimps , so the price is expected to drop further ...
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