Issue 7/2019 July 2019 Index for prices
Latest trends The unusually high temperatures reached in Europe at the end of June have negatively impacted fish consumption and demand. Overall, prices trended downward, even throughout the holiday period when consumption of seafood is typically high. Tuna prices have dropped to their lowest level in 4 years, and canned tuna demand is reportedly very weak in the major markets, particularly in Europe.
GROUNDFISH Groundfish production is forecast to be stable in 2020 as little change is expected in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC). COD - in Poland (FOB, origin: Baltic Sea) USD/kg 2.4 2.2 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.2 0.9
Groundfish
7
Flatfish
8
Tuna
10
Small Pelagics
11
Cephalopods
11
Crustaceans
14
Bivalves
18
Salmon
19
Trout
19
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. Fresh gutted
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