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.
Jaime Letelier highlighted ocean variability challenges at the 4th GRASP Workshop.
On November 4, IFOP presented how El Niño 2026 affects biomass distribution and fishing operations in Chile.
Experts from Japan, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru discussed ocean monitoring, climate anomalies and sustainable fisheries management in the Southeast Pacific.
The inclusion of research led by IFOP underscores Chile’s strategic role in monitoring climate anomalies, fostering the interoperability of oceanographic data across the region, and advancing biophysical modeling to support sustainable decision-making in the fisheries sector.
The initiative aims to strengthen trade in live and fresh seafood products and plans to develop a regional price index.
Weihai, China, November 5, 2026. — The Weihai Municipal Government, in Shandong Province, and the China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Alliance (CAPPMA) signed a strategic agreement on November 2 to develop an international distribution hub for live and fresh seafood products.
The initiative, presented during the 2026 Aquatic Products Conference, aims to strengthen cold chain logistics, live-holding facilities, processing, and international trade links.
Among the announced projects is the creation of a Weihai Fresh Aquatic Products Price Index, designed to improve market transparency and provide commercial benchmarks.
The agreement consolidates the position of Weihai as a key fisheries platform in Northeast Asia. The methodology and launch date for the planned index have not yet been confirmed.
Agrosuper, the Chilean food group behind AquaChile, has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Salmones Blumar in a proposed transaction valuing the business at up to $540 million (€479 million).
The agreement covers 100% of Blumar’s salmon subsidiary, according to La Tercera, citing disclosures submitted by both companies to Chile’s financial regulator on 4 November. The valuation includes $40 million (€35.5 million) conditional on production growth milestones.The acquisition would expand Agrosuper’s salmon operations through AquaChile and allow Blumar to concentrate on its wild-catch fishing business. .
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Danish aquafeed producer BioMar Group has posted record third-quarter results, which it says were driven by strong growth in its Salmon and Selected Species segments and higher feed prices.
EBIT (earnings before interest and taxation) for BioMar rose to DKK 618 million (£69m) from DKK 411 million (£46m) last year.
Revenues during the period were up by 19% to DKK 5.81 billion (£647m) while feed volumes rose 5% to 488,000 metric tons.BioMar said the improvement was driven mainly by its Salmon and Selected Species segments, supported by increased volumes, market-share gains in some markets
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Launched by The Ocean and Us, the platform promotes collaboration in marine science, conservation and the blue economy.Founded by Farah Obaidullah, it offers expert profiles, an interactive map, discussion forums and professional opportunities.
At the Baku Aquaculture Forum, FAO calls for science-based management.
Nabil Gangi urged habitat protection, responsible aquaculture and efficient water use in the Caspian Sea and inland waters. Cooperation with Türkiye through CACFish supports fisheries development, food security and opportunities for women and youth.
Regional forum in Bakau promotes agroecology and coastal resilience.
The Fisheries Ministry pledged stronger resource management, habitat protection and community participation. The two-day workshop, involving Gambia, Senegal and Guinea, addressed sustainable fishing, aquaculture, alternative livelihoods and women's leadership.
After more than a month en route from China, the pieces that will be fitted together to make three Aquatraz C2 floating closed containment cages for salmon farmer Lerøy and three for SalMar have arrived in Norway.
"The arrival of Aquatraz C2 is a major and exciting milestone for Lerøy," said Morten Fjæreide, general manager of Lerøy's southern Norway farming operation, Lerøy Sjøtroll.The cages will be assembled at Coast Centre Base (CCB), a major maritime and petroleum industrial cluster located at Ågotnes in Øygarden municipality, about a 25-minute drive west of Bergen.
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Peruvian seafood exports totaled US$ 2,977 million between January and August 2026, representing a 13.3% drop compared to the same period of the previous year, according to figures from the Association of Exporters (ADEX).
The trade association warned that shipments would close the year in the red due to the impact of El Niño, pointing out that up to 80,000 jobs linked to the industry could be at risk if the stoppage of part of the fleet is prolonged.
Uncertainty is concentrated on the upcoming anchoveta (Engraulis ringens) season: a delayed opening or a lower quota could extend downtime and drive up corporate operating costs. The figures and projections correspond to ADEX and require verification against official statistics.
In an unprecedented ruling, Judge Mariel E. Borruto of the Federal Court of First Instance of Río Grande assumed full territorial and subject-matter jurisdiction in case FCR 16446/2026, titled 'Fundación Agustina Lerena v. Pesquera Moradiña SL et al. on Collective Amparo'.
The decision affirms the plaintiff's environmental legal standing and orders preliminary investigative measures before ruling on an urgent injunction to halt illegal fishing in the waters of the Malvinas, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands. The ruling—aligned with legal opinions 320/2026 and 341/2026 by Federal Prosecutor Marcelo Rapoport—reaffirms the sovereign jurisdiction of the Argentine Republic over its Exclusive Economic Zone under Laws 24.922, 23.968, and 24.400.
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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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Jaime Letelier highlighted ocean variability challenges at the 4th GRASP Workshop.
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Weihai, China, November 5, 2026. — The Weihai Municipal Government, in Shandong Province, and the China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Alliance (CAPPMA) signed a strategic agreement on November 2 to develop an international distribution hub for live and fresh seafood products.
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Danish aquafeed producer 
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The network already connects 200+ members from 50+ countries.
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At the Baku Aquaculture Forum, 
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Regional forum in Bakau promotes agroecology and coastal resilience.
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After more than a month en route from China, the pieces that will be fitted together to make three Aquatraz C2 floating closed containment cages for salmon farmer 
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The trade association warned that shipments would close the year in the red due to the impact of El Niño, pointing out that up to 80,000 jobs linked to the industry could be at risk if the stoppage of part of the fleet is prolonged.
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The decision affirms the plaintiff's environmental legal standing and orders preliminary investigative measures before ruling on an urgent injunction to halt illegal fishing in the waters of the Malvinas, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands. The ruling—aligned with legal opinions 320/2026 and 341/2026 by Federal Prosecutor Marcelo Rapoport—reaffirms the sovereign jurisdiction of the Argentine Republic over its Exclusive Economic Zone under Laws 24.922, 23.968, and 24.400.
