Issue 5/2018 May 2018
Latest trends
Index for prices
The Brussels Seafood Expo, the major networking event for the global seafood industry, took place at the end of April. The overall expectation expressed by the Expo participants was for continued strengthening of demand for seafood, particularly during the summer months. Higher prices are anticipated, due to limited wild catches as well as rising fuel prices, which translate into higher costs for fishing operations and product shipments.
GROUNDFISH In Poland, cod landings are reportedly good at the moment, with prices steady, although current levels are far lower than those observed during the winter months.
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
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
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.