Issue 4/2018 April 2018
Latest trends
Index for prices
Indications are pointing to strong East and Southeast Asian demand in the wake of the holiday season as well as firming demand on European markets, a combination which is creating a competitive price environment.
GROUNDFISH Lower quotas have been set for major groundfish species such as cod, haddock and Alaska pollock in 2018. At the same time, demand for groundfish is good and growing. For several years, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has been promoting “skrei”, the spring-spawning cod caught in the Lofoten and Vesterålen regions in Northern Norway. The campaign has been a success and has increased exports of high-quality cod to the EU. This year, although sales of “skrei” have declined, sales of “ordinary” cod have risen and overall demand remains strong, driving prices up sharply.
Groundfish
8
Flatfish
9
Tuna
11
Small Pelagics
11
Cephalopods
12
Crustaceans
16
Bivalves
19
Salmon
20
Trout
21
Freshwater fish
22
Non Traditional Species
23
Seabass-SeabreamMeagre
24
COD - in Poland (FOB, origin: Baltic Sea) USD/kg
The European Fish Price Report, based on information supplied by industry correspondents, aims to provide guidance on broad price trends. Price information is indicative and should be used only for forecasting medium- and long-term trends. FAO is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.2 0.9
Fresh gutted
1