Abalone is a delicacy that is highly prized for its nutritional content and the challenges associated with harvesting it. As a result, it often commands a high price. If you’re interested in finding affordable abalone, read on as we explore this topic further.
1 How Much Does Abalone Cost?
Abalone, also known as “giant turban shell,” is a valuable seafood item. Its meat is firm and crunchy, with a delicious flavor and high nutritional value. Whether consumed fresh, dried, or cooked in soups, abalone is a tasty and healthy option.
In Vietnam, abalone is categorized into several types, each with its own price range. These include baby abalone, Nha Trang abalone, golden abalone, Phu Quoc abalone, Australian green-lip abalone, and Korean abalone, among others.
Abalone comes in various types and price ranges.
Here’s a breakdown of the prices for each type, according to our research:
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Baby Abalone: 200,000 – 400,000 VND/kg (approximately 90 – 120 pieces)
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Golden Abalone: 500,000 – 750,000 VND/kg (approximately 25 – 30 pieces)
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Nha Trang Abalone: 650,000 – 800,000 VND/kg.
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Phu Quoc Abalone: 600,000 – 700,000 VND/kg (approximately 20 – 30 pieces)
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Korean Abalone: 500,000 – 900,000 VND/kg (approximately 15 – 20 pieces)
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Australian Green-Lip Abalone: 2,900,000 – 5,500,000 VND/kg (approximately 6 – 7 pieces)
Additionally, dried abalone is available for 500,000-800,000 VND/100g, and canned abalone can be purchased for a few hundred to a million VND, depending on the weight and brand.
Dried and canned abalone options.
2 Where to Buy Abalone at a Reasonable Price?
Abalone is now widely traded, and prices are competitive due to the favorable development of fishing and aquaculture. As a result, you can easily find and purchase abalone. You can either go directly to abalone fishing locations like Nha Trang and Phu Quoc or visit specialized seafood stores.
Abalone can be purchased at affordable prices from seafood specialty stores.
In Ho Chi Minh City, you can find affordable yet high-quality abalone at the following seafood depots:
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Hieu Hai San. Address: 27 Nguyen Hong, Ward 1, Binh Thanh District
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Hai San Ky Ha. Address: 46 Street No. 13, Binh Hung Hoa, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City
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Seamart. Address: G9, Lot D, Ha Do CC, Nguyen Van Cong Street, Go Vap District.
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Hai San Dai Duong Xanh. Address: 394/1 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Ward 4, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
Alternatively, you can purchase fresh, dried, or canned abalone from e-commerce platforms at very reasonable prices.
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