In mid-May 2026, a pivotal shift has taken place in the global squid market. Prices of Peruvian squid remain at a high level while the fishing season for Argentine squid draws to an end. Chinese processing enterprises have significantly slowed down procurement activities, shifting from price-chasing to a wait-and-see stance. The market now features firm quotations yet sluggish transactions. Market Status: High Prices Dampen Deals, Buyers Only Meet Basic Demand According to data of the 20th...

May 19, 2026 — According to Freezing Products Guide, the regional supply chain of Argentine red shrimp in South America is shifting. Multiple enterprises are moving their processing operations to Paraguay, a landlocked country with no coastline or marine shrimp resources. Low tax rates, low electricity prices, and cost advantages are rewriting the division of labor in this sector. South Atlantic Company (Wofco‑Conarpesa Group), backed by Spanish capital, plans to build a red shrimp processing...

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 extreme spot...