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Salmon.
Salmon (Chile)
Chilean salmon prices in some markets have softened. However, overall global trade flows are keeping the broader salmon market firm. Projections for the year are expected to be roughly flat, with Chile one of the few regions showing meaningful volume growth.
Vannamei prawns (Vietnam).
Vietnamese vannamei prawn prices remain elevated as the market sits firmly in the seasonal off-production period. Reduced harvesting activity since November, combined with cautious stocking and higher production risk, continues to limit raw material availability, particularly for larger size grades. As a result, farm-gate prices for 40–60 count prawns are holding at historically high levels, while smaller sizes have shown more stability.
Looking ahead over the coming months, pricing is expected to remain firm, with only gradual easing likely as new crops begin to enter the season.
Barramundi (Indonesia and Vietnam).
Barramundi (Taiwan).
Farmed barramundi remains stable to firm, with exporters still focused on avoiding oversupply, and smaller 100/200g remaining in limited supply. Harvests have been stable despite the typhoon season, with healthy fry and juveniles supporting confidence for the 2026 supply. Due to some currency volatility, steady prices are expected into March, with an upward bias particularly on Taiwan 100/200 and premium-grade fillets.
Oysters (New Zealand).
New Zealand oyster supply and condition were reported as strong in the previous season, with stable pricing and overall volumes sufficient to cover Easter demand. Prices remain stable, driven by disease management and regional harvest constraints rather than sudden demand changes.
Australian prawns.
Alaskan pollock.
New Zealand green lip mussels.
Early yearly outlooks indicate normal South Island production. However, potential North Island output reductions of up to 50% are possible due to prior juvenile mortality events. With South Island harvests operating normally, short-term (four to eight week) supply into frozen half shell and meat will be adequate to meet current demand.
Skipjack tuna (Thailand)
Markets suggest the raw material background will lead to stable whole-fish pricing, with further tightness driven by logistics or tariffs rather than pure catch volumes.
Gigas squid (China).
Peruvian jumbo flying squid prices in China’s wholesale markets have continued to decline in recent weeks, reaching their lowest levels in recent years. The high-seas season is starting from comfortable inventory positions in China, with buyers actively destocking, suggesting processed raw squid will remain competitive throughout March.
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