Japan's April Marine Products Import Fell 6% in Volume, but Increased 3% in Value
According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on May 28th, April imports of marine products (preliminary figures, including fish and shellfish and their preparations, fishmeal, and seaweed) were down 6% year-on-year to 181,057 tons. While imports of fresh and frozen tuna increased, imports of salmon, trout, and shrimp decreased. The value of imports increased 3% to 184.977 billion yen ($1.16 billion).
According to a report by the Minato Shimbun, imports of fresh and frozen tuna increased...
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