Issue 3/2018 March 2018
Latest trends
Index for prices
European demand for seafood is still slow, despite the current Lenten season and the approaching Holy Week, when consumption of fish in Southern Europe is typically at its highest. Prices are slowly rising, but the lack of demand from China at present means that caution is prevailing.
GROUNDFISH The supply of cod to European markets is tight at the moment due to wintery weather conditions in all major production areas. In Poland, demand is still quite slow and prices are stable, but some improvement is likely over the coming weeks.
COD - in Poland (FOB, origin: Baltic Sea)
Groundfish
8
Flatfish
9
Tuna
11
Small Pelagics
11
Cephalopods
13
Crustaceans
16
Bivalves
19
Salmon
20
Trout
21
Freshwater fish
22
Non Traditional Species
23
Seabass-SeabreamMeagre
24
USD/kg 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.2 0.9
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. Fresh gutted
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