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; Chinese...

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, and insufficient...

Exports to China Surge Over 85% as Standout Highlight At the start of 2026, Vietnam’s squid and octopus export market has seen a notable recovery. The sector delivered a strong performance in the first two months, with total export value exceeding $111 million , representing a 23% year-on-year increase . Robust purchasing from the Chinese market has been the key driver behind this growth, while the data also reveals clear regional market divergence and ongoing industry challenges. The...