1. Core Data: France Dominates Market Share, Import Volume Surges In the first five months of 2026, China’s scallop import market kept expanding with a revolutionary shift in supply structure — France officially replaced Japan as China’s largest source of imported scallops. Cumulative Data (Jan-May) China imported a total of 3.899 million kg of scallops worth USD 15.9989 million. France supplied 2.841 million kg valued at USD 11.6623 million, accounting for 72.9% of both total volume and...

The Ecuadorian whiteleg shrimp market saw notable shifts in Week 26. As newly harvested farmed shrimp enter the supply chain, European market prices have split sharply by product size. Supplies of large-sized shrimp have grown, pushing their prices down marginally, while small-sized stock stays scarce, forming a polarized market landscape. 20/30 Count Shrimp First to See Price Declines The 20/30 count cooking-grade shrimp serves as a key indicator of this price adjustment. Many European...

The Dutch auction market recently witnessed a tale of two markets. Auction data from Week 16 shows that European plaice prices have generally declined, while European sole prices have risen across the board — two benthic species in the same market heading in completely opposite directions. What's behind this divergence? Plaice: Small-Medium Sizes Under Pressure, Large Sizes Hold Steady Let's start with plaice. The price decline is concentrated in small and medium sizes: 35-41 cm size: Down...