Catfish prices recover sharply

Catfish prices have rebounded to record levels in the Mekong Delta after shrugging off last year’s demand crisis.

Top quality fish now fetches VND17,000 a kilogram and second grade stuff VND16,000-16,200. At these prices farmers are expected to make a profit of VND1,000-2,000 a kilogram.

The Mekong Delta Seafood Association said the prices have recovered because production has fallen sharply since many farmers are in debt or broke, while demand is on the rise

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