Issue 7/2018 July 2018
Latest trends
Index for prices
Prices are generally high on European seafood markets, particularly for groundfish and octopus products. Tuna prices are declining, however, due primarily to good landings in the Western Pacific.
GROUNDFISH Prices for wet-salted cod fillets from frozen raw material (Gadus macrocephalus) are expected to remain high as demand is still strong from China, Japan and Europe. For wet-salted cod fillets (Gadus morhua) from fresh raw material of Faroese and Icelandic origin, supply is tight. Cod has been particularly scarce in the Faroe Islands, and the fishing fleet is mainly targeting ling and brosme. Consumption on the Italian and Spanish markets is still limited.
COD - in Poland (FOB, origin: Baltic Sea) USD/kg 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.2 0.9
Fresh gutted
1
Groundfish
9
Flatfish
10
Tuna
12
Small Pelagics
12
Cephalopods
13
Crustaceans
17
Bivalves
20
Salmon
19
Trout
20
Freshwater fish
23
Non Traditional Species
24
Seabass-SeabreamMeagre
25
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.