Growing demand for shellfish in Russia: Pan-Asian cuisine and little joys contribute to increased consumption

Published 2024년 11월 15일

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In the first half of 2024, the demand for frozen scallops, squid, and mussels have significantly increased by 54.5%, 50.4%, and 2.4% respectively, leading to an overall growth of 19.11% in physical terms and 25.18% in monetary terms for the shellfish category. The Russian fish industry has responded by producing 31.9 thousand tons of shellfish, a 77.5% increase from the previous year. Additionally, imports of shellfish from China have also risen, contributing to a more diverse selection of seafood products in retail stores. The rise in demand is largely due to the popularity of pan-Asian cuisine, the increase in home cooking, and the quest for small pleasures amidst modern restrictions.

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The data show that in the first half of 2024, demand for frozen scallops increased by 54.5% in physical terms, squid by 50.4%, and mussels by 2.4%. Overall, the shellfish category grew by 19.11% in physical terms and by 25.18% in monetary terms. Producers are trying to keep up with the growing demand: in 2024, Russian fish industry companies brought 31.9 thousand tons of shellfish to the market, which is 77.5% more than in the same period last year. Imports of shellfish from China have also increased significantly, which only contributes to the formation of a more diverse "fish shelf" in stores. Experts ...

Source: Fishretail