IN BRIEF - July sees a 21% increase in Korean imports of US seafood.
SOUTH KOREA
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
In July 2024, the import volume of USA seafood into South Korea increased by 21% compared to the same period last year, totaling 3,175 tons. Despite this growth, the cumulative import volume for the year up to July reached 21,308 tons, representing a 9% decrease from last year’s 223,443 tons. U.S. seafood now accounts for 4% of the total 511,277 tons of seafood imported into South Korea.
Among the key species imported from the U.S., ?FROZEN SALMON saw a notable increase, with 2,903 tons imported, compared to 0 tons last year. FROZEN ATKA MACKEREL imports also surged by 126% to 2,455 tons, up from 1,084 tons in the previous year. Additionally, FROZEN RAY (Skate) imports increased by 23% to 2,215 tons, compared to 1,796 tons last year.
However, FROZEN YELLOWFIN SOLE imports dropped by 47% to 2,353 tons, down from 4,471 tons last year, while FROZEN POLLOCK MILT imports decreased by 32% to 1,299 tons, compared to 1,922 tons in 2023.
Yesterday morning maritime authorities in the Aysén region of Chile received a report that the wellboat Vali had run aground after hitting rocks
At the time, the vessel - operated by Naviera Detroit Chile - was carrying out work for the Serrano fish farm at Isla Verdugo, about 18 nautical miles southeast of Melinka in the Aysén region.
According to the Chilean Navy, the 63-metre-long vessel began taking on water after the grounding.
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The European Parliament's Fisheries Committee backed Carmen Crespo's proposal by 21 votes to 4.
It calls for at least 180 fishing days annually, greater flexibility for mixed fisheries, socioeconomic criteria and revised red shrimp management to protect fleet viability.
New limits and restrictions take effect October 15.
The rules cap bycatch at 10% per haul (5% for shrimp). Exceeding these limits triggers a 60-hour fishing ban within 5 nautical miles.The regulation also protects corals, sponges and crabs, bans shark finning, and strengthens sampling, reporting and landing requirements.
Lerøy Seafood Group has introduced poultry byproducts into feed at all its offshore salmon farms, while Mowi is preparing to adopt similar ingredients at its operations in Norway and Scotland.
The developments were reported by the Financial Times on Thursday, which said Europe's largest salmon producers are turning to processed chicken byproducts as rising fishmeal prices increase pressure on feed costs.
Grieg Seafood introduced chicken meal and oil in July, while SalMar began testing poultry-based feed in March, according to the newspaper.
Fishmeal prices have almost doubled over the past two years
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Record ocean warming, declining anchoveta stocks and fishing restrictions threaten jobs, exports and global aquaculture supplies.
The 2026 Super El Niño has severely disrupted Peru's anchoveta fishery.
The Central Bank forecasts a 30.7% contraction and 78,000 job losses, while fishmeal prices have reached US$3,500/tonne, increasing costs for global aquaculture.The vast majority of the anchoveta industry is concentrated off the coast of north-central Peru, and it is hard to overstate how economically significant this fish is
Nearly 200 Vietnamese aquaculture stakeholders have met in Can Tho to discuss certification changes and prepare for ASC’s new Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is stepping up support for Vietnam’s aquaculture industry as producers prepare to transition to its new Farm Standard.
Almost 200 producers, processors, exporters and other industry stakeholders gathered at an event in Can Tho to discuss implementation challenges, understand the new requirements and seek practical guidance from ASC experts.
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SOUTH KOREA
Among the key species imported from the U.S., ?FROZEN SALMON saw a notable increase, with 2,903 tons imported, compared to 0 tons last year. FROZEN ATKA MACKEREL imports also surged by 126% to 2,455 tons, up from 1,084 tons in the previous year. Additionally, FROZEN RAY (Skate) imports increased by 23% to 2,215 tons, compared to 1,796 tons last year. 08_43_02(4).png){kind=small}
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Yesterday morning maritime authorities in the Aysén region of Chile received a report that the wellboat Vali had run aground after hitting rocks
EUROPEAN UNION
FAAPE hopes for approval in November.
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The rules cap bycatch at 10% per haul (5% for shrimp). Exceeding these limits triggers a 60-hour fishing ban within 5 nautical miles.The regulation also protects corals, sponges and crabs, bans shark finning, and strengthens sampling, reporting and landing requirements.
NORWAY
Lerøy Seafood Group has introduced poultry byproducts into feed at all its offshore salmon farms, while Mowi is preparing to adopt similar ingredients at its operations in Norway and Scotland.
OMAN
PERU
Record ocean warming, declining anchoveta stocks and fishing restrictions threaten jobs, exports and global aquaculture supplies.
UNITED KINGDOM
Review will examine the sustainability of the model in place since 1996.
VIET NAM
Nearly 200 Vietnamese aquaculture stakeholders have met in Can Tho to discuss certification changes and prepare for ASC’s new Farm Standard
ARGENTINA
