Issue 11/2018 November 2018 Index for prices
Latest trends Trading for the European Christmas sales period is in full swing, particularly for frozen products such as shrimps and lobster. These products are popular seafood choices for Christmas festivities and market prices have risen. Salted cod, which is an important component of Southern European cuisine, has been experiencing a sustained upward price trend recently, accelerated by a decline in cod supply. Tuna prices, meanwhile, are declining.
GROUNDFISH Weather conditions in the North Atlantic are difficult are present, which has limited cod fishing opportunities for the Icelandic and Faroese fishing fleets. This is not particularly unusual for this time of year, however.
Groundfish
7
Flatfish
8
Tuna
10
Small Pelagics
10
Cephalopods
11
Crustaceans
15
Bivalves
18
Salmon
19
Trout
20
Freshwater fish
21
Non Traditional Species
22
Seabass-SeabreamMeagre
23
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.
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