In Hainan, the materials price remained at RMB 8.6/kg, while in Guangdong, it increased to RMB 8.8/kg. Due to the continued low materials prices compared to farming costs, farmers were reluctant to sell fish, leading to a reduced processing quantity at each factory. The order volume was low, and only some workers had returned, causing factories to delay material collection. Market predictions suggested a potential fish supply shortage in March or April after the winter catch was completed. The low materials price also discouraged farmers from starting new fish farming activities.
