Crawfish Prices Drop as Supply Increases During Lent

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Crawfish prices in Louisiana have fallen for the second consecutive week during the Lenten season, dropping by 50 cents per pound according to The Crawfish App. The Baton Rouge-based pricing tracker attributes the decline to steady supply and increased harvesting activity as more farmers actively fish their ponds, as well as growing competition as more vendors open for the season.

Why it matters

Crawfish is a beloved Louisiana delicacy, and price fluctuations during the popular Lenten season can significantly impact consumer demand and the local crawfish industry. The current price drop suggests a strong harvest and healthy competition, which benefits both crawfish farmers and consumers.

The details

The Crawfish App, which monitors real-time data from over 1,000 businesses across south Louisiana, reports that this weekend consumers can expect to pay around $4.48 per pound for live crawfish and $7.30 per pound for boiled crawfish. The app's co-founder, Laney King, says the increased supply and competition are the main drivers behind the lower prices.

• Crawfish prices fell another 50 cents per pound this week.
• This is the second consecutive weekly drop in crawfish prices during Lent.

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