Japanese Buyers See Stronger Demand for Pink Salmon Roe This Year
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton April 1, 2016
Japanese traders say that they expect a stronger market for American pink salmon roe this year. In Tokyo's Tsukiji market, the wholesale price of Ikura made with pink salmon roe is between Y 3200 -3800 per kg., down about 25% from last year.
Ikura imports to Japan in 2015 rose to 1704 tons, compared to 1218 tons in 2014. Sujiko Imports were higher also, from 2264 tons in 2014 to 2705 tons in 2015.
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