Edible frog price drops, trade is fine
September 22, 2024

Price of edible frog has fallen this month, resulting in a good trade.
Edible frog production has been abundant in September, leading the price to fall, however there is a prospect that the market will be better in November and December when frogs become scarce, according to edible frog breeders.
“At present, the edible frog price is not good, because the supply is large. But the price will be better when the frog becomes scarce. Now the price also declines so the sale is good this month. It is likely that the price will get a little higher in November and December and frog will become scarce,” said an owner of edible frog farm in Thanlyin Township.
Mandalay Region is the major market which buys frogs from frog farms in Thanlyin.
“For now, majority of orders for frogs are from Mandalay. Because, frogs are favourite for Chinese. Price is likely to increase again around Thadingyut,” he said.
The frog market was fine in 2023 as a result of increase in frog farms, but the number of frog farms has declined this year due to some transportation difficulties. However, it is expected that frog market will be healthy again over next years if the business expands again this year. — Thit Taw/ZS/ED