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China imports more Russian king crab but margins tumble

In 2023, China's imports of live crab from Russia increased by 50%, but many importers did not make profits due to intense competition, Undercurrent has learned.

By Lewis Hu | March 8, 2024 10:53 GMT
Chinese customs inspectors examine a Russian blue king crab. Source: WeChat
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In 2023, China's imports of live crab from Russia increased by 50%, but many importers did not make profits due to intense competition, Undercurrent News has learned [...]

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