Vietnam’s squid and octopus exports rebounded strongly at the start of 2026. In the first two months, total export value exceeded USD 111 million, up 23% year-on-year. A surge in China-bound shipments was the key driver; Asian demand lifted overall volumes, while Europe remained weak—creating a clear “strong East, weak West” pattern. 1. China-Bound Exports Explode: +85% YoY, Standout Market January–February 2026 shipments of Vietnamese squid and octopus to China jumped over 85% year-on-year,...

In the final week of May 2026, the U.S. Atlantic scallop market saw sharp structural divergence: medium-sized supplies surged and prices retreated, while large sizes remained scarce with prices skyrocketing. The global supply chain adjusted accordingly, with Japanese scallops holding firm at high prices and Peruvian supplies filling mid-tier demand. Tight supply for premium sizes will persist through summer. 1. U.S. Domestic Market: Medium Sizes Pull Back, Large Sizes Hard to Source Medium...

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...