GLOBEFISH - European Price Report - May 2018

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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.


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