Oceanic Squid Price Growth Slows as Signs of Supply Tightness Ease2024/05/08 17:05In April 2024, according to the data observation of Zhejiang Zhoushan International Agricultural Products Trade Center Co., Ltd: from the operation of the monthly price index, the monthly price of China ocean-going squid continued to rise in April 2024, the index closed at 182.11 points, up 3.61% from a year earlier, the rate of increase slightly narrowed compared with that of March (5.90%); from the operation of the weekly price index, the price of each week of April rose first and then fell, of which The first and second week prices continued to rise, the second week index for the highest ever 171.28 points, a slight increase of 0.29% over the ring, the third week the index rushed high and fell back, the index closed at 170.06 points, down 0.71% over the ring.
Illex squid catches increased by 62.5%!2024/05/20 18:02According to a recent technical report from the Argentine INIDEP cephalopod research team as of May 6, the average daily catch of illex squid has increased from 16 tons in 2023 to 24 tons in the current year compared to last year, showing stability in the catch.
Compared to 2023, the current fishing season's harvest has been more impressive. This is evidenced by a 50% increase in the fleet's average daily production and a 62.5% jump in total catch, which was achieved with a stable operation of 70 fishing vessels.
The Illex squid fishing season got off to a bad start, the price in Chinese market has risen!-copy-12023/02/16 19:54Early reports of poor squid catches in Argentina are pushing prices higher in the Chinese squid market. Prices have been rising since Argentina's fishing season began on Jan. 10 as factories feared a potential shortage of supplies this year. The increase is between 200 and 300 US dollars per ton.
The Illex Squid Fishing Season: Fishing threatens to be suspended for nearly 20 days.2024/06/05 09:39This year's squid harvest was unusual from the start. Southern Patagonia, located south of the 49°S parallel, is not exploited by a powerful fleet, but is operated by a fleet 200 miles away. However, since the start of the season, the crews of the 70-vessel Potera fleet have found surprising concentrations of squid in the area and at this time of year.
Chinese aquatic exporters are under pressure to pay high freight rates!2024/06/07 09:00Chinese aquatic exporters faced a significant increase in transportation costs in May as vessels were rerouted around the Red Sea, according to exporters and news reports. The situation resulted in a severe squeeze on profits.
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic squid prices continue to rise with active market trading2024/06/19 08:57In week 24 (June 7 to June 13), squid prices in the Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic (offline) continued to rise, but at a slower rate. While Southwest Atlantic (offline) large size squid prices saw a downward revision, Northwest Pacific and Indian Ocean squid prices remained stable.
Argentine squid is experiencing significant growth in the Chinese market2024/07/24 15:39China imported a record 12,542 tonnes of frozen squid from Argentina in May this year, with a total value of $42.5 million, according to the latest data from Chinese customs. The surge was attributed to heavy fishing by Argentine fishing vessels, which in the first half of 2024 in reached 153,000 tonnes, up 54% year-on-year.
Frozen baby octopus all the rage in South Korea! Imports up 15%2024/07/12 15:50South Korea's imports of frozen baby octopus reached 1,904 tonnes in May 2024, up 13 per cent year-on-year, indicating strong market demand, according to the latest data from Union Forsea Corp. Cumulative total imports this year have exceeded 10,629 tonnes, up 15% year-on-year.
Silver Fish2024/08/15 11:53BQF Silver fish
Mahi Mahi Fillets Skin On2024/08/15 11:55Frozen Mahi Portion
Monkfish (Lophius Litulon)2024/08/15 11:57Monkfish (Lophius Litulon)
John Dory (Zeus Faber)2024/08/15 11:59John Dory (Zeus Faber)
Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys Crocea)2024/08/15 12:02Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys Crocea)
Frozen Pacific Mackerel (Scomber Japonicus) Whole Round2024/08/15 11:53Frozen Pacific Mackerel (Scomber Japonicus) WR
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Mackerel Fillet (Scomber Japonicus)2024/08/15 16:22Frozen Pacific Mackerel (Scomber Japonicus) Fillet
Mackerel Tube (Scomber Japonicus)2024/08/15 16:22Frozen Pacific Mackerel (Scomber Japonicus) Tube
Swimming crab supply may become scarce in the second half of the year2024/08/16 15:44According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. imported a total of 12,092 tons of pike crab from January to May, up 25% year-on-year; and the import price rose month by month, from $11.36/lb in January to $11.83/lb in May.
See you at Booth#A1-1117, Oct. 30-Nov. 01 in Qingdao, China Fisheries & Seafood Expo2024/08/26 17:27Welcome to visit our booth at Booth#A1-1117, Oct.30-Nov. 01 in Qingdao, China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2024
Falkland Islands squid industry in crisis: Would be baned by the year of 2025?2024/09/03 14:58The future of the Falkland Islands' fishing industry is looking increasingly bleak, with the industry facing an unprecedented crisis as scientists warn about the long-term sustainability of the Loligo squid stock. Recently, the Falkland Islands Government was forced to call an abrupt halt to all fishing in the second fishing season of 2024 due to the plummeting squid stock, a decision that sent shockwaves through the Falkland Islands, Galicia, Spain and the entire South Atlantic fishing community.
An Analysis of the Squid Market for the First Half of 20242024/09/10 17:31The gigas squid stocks are experiencing significant depletion, leading to a pronounced increase in price levels. From January to August of this year, the prices of gigas squid have remained elevated, with the annual average price reflecting an increase of nearly 62% points compared to the same period in the previous year. Notably, during the first week of June, Peru initiated the harvesting of smaller squid varieties, which were priced lower; however, the overall trend for squid prices in Peru has been upward. Particularly striking is the remarkable surge in prices observed in the first week of September, where the current weekly average price has reached 10,750 soles per tonne, marking the highest price level seen in nearly three years.
