Lobster Import Volume Higher While Shrimp Imports Lower in July
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews] Analysis by Jim Kenny - September 5, 2018
July import numbers were released on Wednesday, and according to the data, the month saw the volume of lobster products imported into the U.S. increase 3.5 percent compared to July 2017. However, the same can’t be said for shrimp.
Imports of all lobster products in July totaled 10.38 million pounds, a 3.6 percent increase year-to-date. Market Reporter Jim Kenny reports that imports of lobster products from Canada increased 4.5 percent in July; and that imports of cold-water lobster tails are ...
To Read Full Story Login Below.