US Pollock Surimi Price Reaches Record-Breaking High in Japan
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The market price of frozen surimi from Alaska pollack produced in the United States, the primary raw material for Japanese surimi products, such as kamaboko and chikuwa, is soaring to a record level. Prices as of early October to small-lot users are approximately 60 to 80 yen higher than a year ago, from 660 yen/kg ($5.87/kg) for SA grade and 585 yen/kg ($5.21/kg) for FA grade. In addition to the continued sluggish production of surimi worldwide, sales of surimi products for commercial use...
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