Characteristics and Dynamics of the Freshwater Fish Market in Chengdu, China

The drivers and characteristics of trends in aquatic product consumption are a crucial component fish food system sustainability. Chinese market for products is the largest world, yet little has been published on freshwater market. This Paper draws interviews with key informants to understand social Chengdu, Sichuan province. Price, safety quality, freshness local culinary traditions important influences patterns consumption. However, imported species such as pangasius branded increasing popularity, indicative changes Chengdu more generally.