Abstract: The seafood wholesale market is the main channel for the circulation of various aquatic products. It is generally very large in scale. Its common purchase channels include purchase from the place of origin, purchase from dealers or distributors, and purchase from the Internet. Way. Going to the seafood wholesale market to purchase requires mastering certain skills. First, you must determine the purchase location and products, then determine the purchase quantity, and finally understand the actual wholesale price. Only in this way can you purchase good goods. Next, let’s take a look with the editor. Take a look. What are the purchase channels for seafood wholesale markets?

1. Purchases from origin

The price of purchases from origin is generally very low. Each sea area has different types of seafood with different advantages. The key is the wholesale market. What breeds are acceptable? The prerequisite for purchasing goods from the place of origin is that you have a certain purchase volume and understand the transportation routes between them. If you have difficulty getting the goods, even if the price is cheap, additional costs will be added due to time and loss, and the loss outweighs the gain.

2. Dealers or distributors

Generally, dealers in coastal cities are large in scale, and they are all traffickers from other places who purchase goods in large quantities. They deliver the freight purchased from coastal cities to The wholesale market in the mainland will then be wholesaled. Generally speaking, the more goods you order, the cheaper the price will be, and the dealer will also help you solve logistics problems.

3. Internet purchasing

Internet purchasing can take advantage of the Internet to search for products extensively, but there are also uneven phenomena. You cannot correctly identify them and must conduct on-site inspections. It can be determined that there is enough supply to purchase.

How to purchase seafood at the wholesale market

1. Determine the purchase location

The smaller the quantity of seafood transported, the higher the cost and the longer the transportation distance, the greater the burden. the greater the risk. When you first start looking for supplies, you can consider the nearby seafood wholesale market. When the business grows and the demand increases, you can then find another large seafood wholesale market. Domestic seafood is mainly produced in three or four major production areas, including the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea. Different production areas have different advantages in supply, goods and prices. You need to go to the local seafood sales point for on-site inspection to confirm the purchase location.

2. Determine the purchased products

Seafood products can be divided into fresh goods, frozen goods, and dry goods. Fresh goods have a short shelf life, while frozen goods and dry goods can be stored for about half a year. You need to choose seafood products that meet local consumption habits and abilities, and pay more attention to the type and quantity of seafood purchased by customers, because the tastes in different regions have different quality requirements, and the unit prices of consumers in different regions are also different.

3. Determine the purchase quantity

The purchase quantity will affect the purchase price and transportation cost. You need to set a reasonable purchase quantity based on local consumption conditions and plan how to attract customers and retailers. , prepare a marketing strategy after opening.

4. Understand the actual price

The wholesale price of seafood is greatly affected by the season and market conditions. There are differences in different seasons and categories, and the prices even fluctuate every few days. Due to the different economic development levels of various places, prices in places such as Qingdao, Zhoushan, and Shantou in my country are relatively expensive, but Lianyungang and Beihai are relatively cheaper.