IN BRIEF - Wholesale Prices of Norwegian Mackerel in South Korea
SOUTH KOREA
Thursday, October 03, 2024
As of October 2024, the volume of frozen mackerel imported up to September was 33,926 tons, nearly identical to the 33,927 tons imported in 2023. The domestic distribution price has shown a steady upward trend, with the average import price of frozen mackerel by September 2024 standing at USD 2.17/kg.
Norwegian mackerel accounted for the largest share of imports, with 27,941 tons, representing 83.3% of the total.
The average import price for Norwegian mackerel was USD 2.23/kg. Chinese mackerel made up 10.9% of imports, with 3,645 tons and an average price of USD 1.97/kg. Taiwan contributed 1,352 tons, making up 4.0% of imports, at an average price of USD 1.48/kg. Additionally, 611 tons were imported from the Netherlands.
In the first week of October 2024, the wholesale price for Norwegian frozen mackerel, size 300/500g, reached 99,000 KRW, a 2.06% increase from September's price of 97,000 KRW, and a significant 57.14% rise from 63,000 KRW in December 2023.
For size 400/600g, the price was 98,000 KRW, a 1.03% increase compared to September 2024 and a 44.11% rise compared to 68,000 KRW in December 2023. The price of Norwegian mackerel is expected to continue its upward trend in the near future.
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With this, the company now has a portfolio of five unique patents in Chilean salmon farming
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Author: Christine Blank / SeafoodSource l Read the full article here
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Source: fishfarmingexpert l Read the full article here
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The Sea condemns these practices and warns of the risk to the sector.
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Author: Manuel Mendez / Faro de Vigo l Read the full article here
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Author: Rob Fletcher / The Fish Site l Read the full article here
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Source: SalmonBusiness l Read the full article here
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Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer l Read the full article here
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The event takes place today, Friday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m., at the EG Stage of Vigo SeaFest (Jardines de Montero Ríos, Vigo).
Source: Industrias Pesqueras l Read the full article here