Abundant Canadian Halibut Holding Down Prices, Fresh Halibut Market Plugged
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton Sept. 28, 2017
The fresh halibut market is not being kind to Alaska this year. As of the last week of September over 15 million pounds have been landed in the West Coast and Alaska, and Canadian Atlantic fresh halibut imports are running a little ahead of last year, and should total around 12 million pounds for the year.
Halibut companies in Alaska say that the market is slow, as buyers are reacting to a extended period of high prices.
Wholesale Seattle prices for fresh halibut (10-20 lbs) have come down in September to $7.75, compared to $8.35 average in July.
At the same time, prices for Canadian halibut on the East Coast have come down as wel
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