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China’s Live Eel Market — Summer Peak Season
Japan’s Eel Season and Import Demand Japan’s eel consumption peaks in summer, centred on Doyo no Ushi no Hi (the “Day of the Ox” in late July), when kabayaki eel is traditionally enjoyed. Japan relies heavily on imports to meet this seasonal demand — a large share of the l...Read more -
Eel Processing & China’s Domestic Market
Industry Background China is the world’s largest eel producer and exporter — around 60% of the kabayaki eel consumed in Japan comes from China. In recent years, domestic demand in China has grown rapidly, with eel now featured in over 60,000 dishes across the country’s catering indust...Read more -
Nutritional Value of Eel
Eel is rich in high-quality protein containing all the essential amino acids. It is also naturally rich in vitamins A and E, and its fat provides unsaturated fatty acids including DHA and EPA. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of c...Read more