The 2026 Argentine squid fishing season has officially concluded, with a total output of approximately 187,000 tonnes. Although hitting the highest level in nearly two decades, the output is lower than that of last season. According to statistics released by Argentina’s Fisheries Authority on May 7, the current fishing season closed on April 22, with cumulative landings reaching 186,992 tonnes, down from 203,956 tonnes in 2025. The strong performance of this year’s season was

Tilapia prices in southern China remained generally stable in week 18 of 2026, but market sentiment has begun to shift as the country prepares to implement its new Fisheries Law on May 1. Pond prices for 500–800 gram tilapia in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan showed little fluctuation, and raw material prices delivered to processing plants also remained steady. However, traders and processors are increasingly focused on how stricter environmental regulations could affect short

The 2026 fishing season for Argentine shortfin squid (Illex argentinus) officially concluded on April 22. The total landing volume this year reached nearly 190,000 tonnes, remaining at the high level seen in recent years, though still below the 17-year record set in 2025. According to the latest statistics as of May 7, the cumulative landing volume of Argentine shortfin squid in 2026 stood at 186,992.3 tonnes. While it did not surpass the historic high of 203,956 tonnes recor

Argentina’s fishery industry kicked off 2026 with strong growth. Official data shows the quarterly fishery industrial production index jumped 30.4% year-on-year, while squid catches hit an all-time high, becoming the core driving force boosting the industry’s expansion. I. Core Data: Strong Growth Across the Whole Industrial Chain, Aquaculture Performs Outstandingly According to data released by Argentina’s National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) on May 7: March F

According to the Department of Fisheries of Myanmar, the country exported over 10,000 tons of shrimp overseas in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, Myanmar exported a total of 10,581.524 tons of shrimp, generating export earnings of 33.136 million US dollars. Of the total volume, 9,593.594 tons were exported via formal trade channels and 987.93 tons through border trade channels. The export volume represented an increase of 1,434.909 tons compare

A major signal emerged at the 2026 Barcelona Global Seafood Exhibition: after commercial fishing of Canadian redfish resumed following a nearly 30-year moratorium, export orders to China have doubled directly. The Asian market has become the core driving force behind this recovery. Bolstered by global demand for whitefish alternatives and tariff advantages, Canadian redfish is rapidly gaining popularity on Chinese dining tables. I. From Near Extinction to Explosive Growth: Th

According to the latest trade data from SeafoodMedia, South Korea’s aquatic import market saw notable structural changes in March 2026. Imports of Russian frozen fish surged sharply, becoming the most noteworthy international trade trend of the month. 1. Key Data: Frozen Fish Imports Skyrocket 60% Month-on-Month, Hitting Three-Year Peak In March, South Korea’s imports of Russian frozen fish reached 39.5 million US dollars, a substantial 60% month-on-month increase and the hig

The Global Seafood Expo (SEG) officially closed in Barcelona on April 23, 2026. As an annual weathervane for the global seafood industry, this edition of the exhibition delivered key market signals including surging pink salmon prices, tight pangasius supply, and stable market trends for Argentine red shrimp and Peruvian squid. On-site interviews by UCN fully unveiled the new landscape of global seafood trade in the first half of 2026. 1. Wild Pink Salmon Hits Record Highs; C

At 8:00 on April 22, 2026, Argentine fisheries authorities officially announced the complete closure of Illex argentinus fishing operations within Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone, bringing the 2026 squid fishing season to an early end. This decision was not made on a whim, but based on technical assessments by Argentina’s National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP). The core reasons are rapid resource decline, rising proportions of juvenile squid, a

Ahead of the global seafood exhibition in Barcelona in late April 2026, the European market for frozen block pollock fillets has seen another wave of price hikes. Chinese double-frozen pollock products have become the only source for large-volume spot purchases by European buyers, with prices hitting record highs and reshaping the global pollock pricing landscape. 1. Severe Spot Shortage: US and Russian Supplies Nearly Sold Out The current price surge is driven primarily by

In Week 16 of 2026, China’s ocean-going squid market has seen a long-awaited recovery, with prices for Southeast Pacific (Peruvian) squid rising across the board , becoming the focus of the frozen seafood sector this week. Is this rebound a true market turnaround, or just a phase of correction? Based on the latest market data, this article analyzes the logic behind the moves. 1. Broad Price Rebound: Whole Round Squid Leads, Three Major Parts Rise in Tandem After prolonged pre

In Week 16 of 2026, China’s ocean-going squid market saw a long-awaited rebound, with prices of squid from the Southeast Pacific (Peruvian squid) rising across the board and market sentiment warming up noticeably. However, based on supply and demand, inventory and production area data, this round of gains is more of a phased recovery rather than a trend reversal. I. Market Overview: Peruvian Squid Leads Gains Across All Specifications The price rebound was clear this week,

The 2026 Argentine squid fishing season has seen obvious regional disparities. Catches north of 44°S have fallen short of expectations, with few large squid schools and mostly immature squid of no commercial value. Daily yields per vessel remain low, and many squid fishing boats have diverted to other ports or suspended operations. As of April 15, the total landed volume of the season has reached 174,300 metric tons. In just three months, the figure is approaching the full-ye