Illex Argentinus catching ended earlier than expected this season largely due to bad weather (normally Illex Argentinus catching season should be December to May ).
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Apr2019
06
Dec2018
China tilapia processors and suppliers have largely completed their USA orders, many of which were rushed by seafood exporters to avoid new duties. As a result, tilapia fish raw material prices of tilapia are dropping sharply.
05
Dec2018
Vannamei raw material price has been much higher than other Asian countries. The shrimp harvest in China for 2018 is estimated at 550,000 MT according to frozen seafood exporters.
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Nov2018
The season of Ilex Argentinus is Jan to April. According to frozen seafood exporters, If Illex landings are strong, it could push Todarodes Pacificus prices down.
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Sep2018
Tilapia prices started moving up in July off a low in June and have continued to move up through August. Reason is not completely clear but seems most likely factor is that many China tilapia exporters have been rushing out shipments to USA