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-term supply and...

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 recorded in 2025, this...

Norwegian cod exports weakened significantly in March. According to the latest report from the Norwegian Seafood Council, due to tightened quotas and a decline in raw material supply, the export volume of Norwegian cod has dropped sharply compared to the same period last year, while fresh product prices have been pushed to historic highs. For processing companies, the tight supply of raw materials combined with rising costs is squeezing profit margins, making the operating pressure for this...