Production of pollock surimi and fillets in the United States has increased significantly

Published 2023년 10월 17일

Tridge summary

The US production of pollock surimi and PBO fillets has increased compared to last year, reaching 189,136 tons and 91,546 tons respectively. The production season for Alaska pollock B is ending and represents the annual production figure. However, despite the increase in surimi production, the demand is declining, leading to a collapse in prices, which is attributed to various market factors including increased Alaska production and Russian suppliers' involvement. There is a strong demand for deepskin products due to the growth in demand from fast food chains in the US, and the decline in the production of H&G raw materials indicates the shift towards value-added products in the fishery sector.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

The latest data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show that as of the end of September, the production of pollock surimi in the United States reached 189,136 tons, much higher than last year's 161,297 tons; the output of PBO fillets was 91,546 tons, higher than last year's 88,368 tons. The Alaska pollock B production season is basically coming to an end, and the current production can basically represent the annual production figure. In December, the United States will formulate quotas for base A next year. Ron Rogness, president of the American Association of Alaskan Pollock Producers (GAPP), said that this year’s high production is shocking, and production in the B quarter has slowed down significantly. He clarified that NOAA’s large increase is attributed to previous statistical errors, given that this year’s Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea The pollock fishing quota has increased by 19%, and the new data is more in line with his ...

Source: Foodmate