Key Facts
• July 19 marks the Day of the Ox, a traditional eel-eating day.
• Eel fry harvests are abundant this year, but growth takes time.
• Many stores are keeping eel prices unchanged despite high procurement costs.
• A customer remarked, “Eating eel helps prepare for the upcoming heat.”
• Procurement costs are expected to drop by fall due to this year’s abundant fry harvest.
Summary
On July 19, the Day of the Ox, many stores are maintaining steady eel prices despite high procurement costs. This year saw an abundant harvest of eel fry, but their slow growth has delayed price reductions. Customers continue to enjoy eel dishes as a way to combat the summer heat. Experts predict procurement costs will decrease by fall, reflecting the plentiful fry harvest.
