How much does a pound of rainbow trout cost? Recent market price and hot spot analysis
Recently, as a representative of high-quality freshwater fish, rainbow trout's price fluctuation and nutritional value have become a focus of consumer concern. This article combines the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the market situation, origin differences and consumption trends of rainbow trout.
1. Comparison of rainbow trout prices in major producing areas across the country (latest data in 2024)

| Production area | Specifications (catties/bar) | Wholesale price (yuan/jin) | Retail price (yuan/jin) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linxia, Gansu | 2-3 | 18-22 | 25-32 |
| Qinghai Longyang Gorge | 3-4 | 20-24 | 28-35 |
| Ya'an, Sichuan | 1.5-2 | 16-20 | 22-28 |
| Lijiang, Yunnan | 2.5-3.5 | 22-26 | 30-38 |
2. Three key factors affecting price
1.Breeding costs rise: Recently, the price of fishmeal feed has increased by 15% year-on-year, and water and electricity costs have increased by 8%.
2.Logistics and transportation restrictions: Heavy rains in some areas have reduced the timeliness of cold chain transportation.
3.Surge in consumer demand: The peak summer catering season drives the purchase of high-end aquatic products to increase by 30%
3. Top 5 hot topics on the Internet
| topic | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| Controversy over the safety of raw rainbow trout food | 125.6 | Weibo/Zhihu |
| Nutritional comparison between rainbow trout and salmon | 89.3 | Xiaohongshu/Station B |
| Breakthrough in plateau cold-water fish farming technology | 56.8 | Douyin/Kuaishou |
| Review of new prepared dish rainbow trout product | 42.1 | Taobao Live/JD.com |
| Summer parent-child fishing experience activities | 37.5 | Dianping/Meituan |
4. Consumption Suggestions
1.Buying Tips: High-quality rainbow trout has a silvery surface with no scars, bright red gills, and full and transparent eyes.
2.Seasonal recommendations: July to September is the period when the meat is at its most plump, and steaming can retain the maximum nutritional value.
3.Storage method: Refrigerated for no more than 2 days, frozen in vacuum packaging below -18℃
5. Forecast of future price trends
According to analysis by the China Aquatic Products Circulation and Processing Association, with the increase in demand for group meals during the school season in September, rainbow trout prices are expected to remain high and fluctuate, and may see a 5%-8% price increase before the National Day. It is recommended that family consumers pay attention to e-commerce promotions in late August.
Note: The statistical period of the above data is from July 15 to July 25, 2024. The price information comes from the designated market monitoring system of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and real-time data from mainstream e-commerce platforms.
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