Strong Demand for Alaskan Sockeye in Japan Seen as Local Inventories Dwindle
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews] March 17, 2016
A strong demand for Alaskan sockeye has developed in Japan as other salmon inventories dwindle.
Failure of local Japanese salmon fisheries is leading to a big boost in Alaskan sockeye imports. For the current salmon year (May 2015 to April 2016) Japan's domestic fall chum season has been poor, and the supply of farmed coho from Northern Japan has also declined.
Meanwhile, Alaskan sockeye imports are up 320% over the prior year for the October-December period.
Industry buyers expect these strong shipment levels to continue through March ..
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