Limited catch to drive up Wanli crab prices NT$100

2026-09-18

Autumn is the ideal time for eating crab. Every year from September to December, Wanli crabs are in peak season. The first catch of the year is already for sale. But this year, seafood lovers may have to dig a bit deeper into their pocketbooks. The local fishers’ association said the catch for live crab has been slim, and with many fishers still focusing on squid, crab might be around NT$100 more expensive this year.

Giant mud crabs are displayed for sale as the first Wanli crab catch of the season hits the market. But this year, prices are expected to be around NT$100 steeper than usual. Three are selling for NT$550. If one is particularly large, it could cost NT$650 or more. The three-spot swimming crab is around NT$450 for three, with prices varying by size. All the same, diners are eager to taste the first catch of the season.

- The males are larger, while females have roe.

In this fish market, there are crates and crates of crab to choose from. Vendors share tips on how to decide.

Ms. Huang
Fish market vendor
When choosing live crabs, look for a plump intestinal area and distinguish between males and females. You should also remember to release the small ones and refrain from eating egg-carrying females.

Vendors also say supply has been limited this year, making it harder on fishers. Prices might therefore be higher than usual. As we enter peak season for crab, supply may fall short of demand.

Chen Wen-chin
Keelung Fishers’ Association manager
There’s less fresh, live crab as well as frozen crab. Especially frozen, which we haven’t seen at all yet, since the farmers who would be catching crabs for freezing are all fishing for squid.

Voice of Wu Liang-cheng
ROC Fishery and Fishing Boat Association chair
It seems like all of the crabs we’re catching this year have been plump with excellent quality meat. Unless there’s severe weather, supply shouldn’t be an issue.

The main factor remains the exceptionally large supply of squid this year, which sells especially around the Mid-Autumn Festival for barbecuing. Many fishers wait until after the holiday to switch back to crab. Those longing for fresh, meaty crab or frozen catches might have to wait a little longer.

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大啖萬里蟹季節! 漁會:活蟹產量仍少.價恐貴100元

2026-09-18

入秋之後，是螃蟹上桌的好時節，每年9月到12月，萬里蟹進入品嚐旺季，首批萬里蟹已經上市，但今年想吃新鮮海味，可能得多掏點錢，漁會總幹事說，最近的活蟹產量比較少，加上漁民大多還在抓透抽，今年的秋蟹價格，可能會貴100元左右。

一隻隻肥美的花蟹在眼前，首批萬里蟹上市，但今年價格貴了100元左右，3隻一斤550元，如果是一隻達半斤以上，肉質飽滿，650元起跳；三點蟹則是3隻一斤450元，大小隻價格不等，民眾抓緊第一波來嘗鮮。

“公的比較大隻，母的比較有蛋。”

漁市場內一箱一箱的花蟹、跟三點蟹任君挑選，業者也提供挑選小撇步。

[[業者黃小姐]]
“就是挑活蟹，看（蟹膏）飽滿，辨公母，也提醒大家，一定要抓大放小，不要吃抱卵母蟹。”

不過，有業者說，今年的活蟹產量比較少，漁船也很難捕撈，量少價可能就會漲，因為過往入秋的時候，就有螃蟹吃，今年可能供不應求。

[[基隆漁會總幹事陳文欽]]
“生鮮的活的跟冷凍的螃蟹量，好像都很少，尤其冷凍的，根本就還沒有看到，因為捕這些捕冷凍（螃蟹）的漁船，都去捉透抽了。”

[[聲源:中華漁業漁船協會會長吳兩成]]
“今年我們（螃蟹）抓起來，看起來每隻的肉質都很飽滿，肉質都很足夠都很好。除非有很差的天氣，供貨才會出問題。”

主要也是今年的透抽產量特別多，尤其中秋節前後，民眾烤肉透抽更好賣，不少漁民可能得到中秋節過後，才會再去捕撈螃蟹，民眾想吃肥美現撈仔、或冷凍螃蟹，可能還要再等一下。

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