Abalone is a type of seafood with a hard shell, located deep on the seabed and has a high price.

Abalone is a type of seafood known as “gold” on the seabed because it contains many nutrients. They have a flexible structure, and small legs and often cling to the rock surface. In Vietnam, abalone is found mainly in the waters of central provinces such as Phu Yen, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon, and Ninh Thuan. This type of seafood is considered one of the “bowl pearls” according to the ancient ancestors because of its rarity.

Abalone is considered one of the “bowl of pearls”.Illustration.

On the current market, abalone has types such as fresh abalone, dried abalone. There are also other imported lines such as blue-rimmed Australian abalone, Korean abalone, and New Zealand abalone. These are also the three most popular types of imported abalone for the Vietnamese market today because of their high nutrition. However, the price of these types of abalone is not cheap.

There are many types of abalone on the market, both domestic and imported, for consumers to choose from.Illustration.

Specifically, fresh Vietnamese abalone is currently priced from 250k to 750k/kg on average. This price compared to other types of abalone on the market is quite cheap, considered suitable for many people’s pockets. However, depending on the time of delivery, the price will be slightly different. And dried abalone costs about 600k / 100 grams. Dried abalone needs to ensure the processing process, to help the taste and quality meet the highest standards.

Fresh Vietnamese abalone (left) costs from 250k to 750k (1$=25k)/kg.And dried abalone (right) costs about 600k / 100 grams.Illustration.

For blue-rimmed Australian abalone, the price ranges from about 4.5 to 6 million VND/kg, the reason why they are so expensive is that they are harder to catch than other types and can only be caught in limited quantities. regulations. When returning to Vietnam, they are cleaned and carefully packed to ensure absolute freshness during transportation to consumers.

Australian abalone with green border, the price ranges from about 4.5 – 6 million VND/kg.Illustration.

Korean abalone has a more affordable price of only about 1.1-2 million VND/kg, but 1kg is usually only about 1 fish. In addition, New Zealand black-rimmed abalone is extremely rare and is said to be the best in the world with prices ranging from 2 to 3 million.

Korean abalone has a more affordable price, only about 1.1-2 million VND/kg.Illustration.

New Zealand black-rimmed abalone costs from 2 to 3 million VND.Illustration.