Hey seafood fans 🦀, have you heard? This year, the Chinese mainland's Jimunai Port in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region smashed its previous records for live king crab imports, reaching over 100 million yuan (about $14.3 million)!
Since October 2024, Jimunai Port has been the region's exclusive gateway for Arctic king crabs, thanks to priority customs clearance that speeds up arrival inspections and fast-track releases. That means the crabs arrive fresher than ever, ready to delight taste buds across the country.
Once they dock, some of these luxuries head straight to trendy restaurants and bustling markets in Beijing and Shanghai. Others relax in temperature-controlled tanks at the port before making their way to your dinner plate.
This booming trade highlights Xinjiang's growing role in the Chinese mainland's luxury seafood scene. As young chefs and foodies share mouthwatering crab dishes on social media, demand only keeps rising.
With winter approaching, expect even more king crab excitement – and plenty of chances to snap that perfect foodie shot! 📸❄️
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China's Xinjiang live king crab imports hit record $14.3 mln
cgtn.com
