In November 2024, China set a new record for its monthly trade with Russia, importing crabs worth $148.7 million, a 44% increase from the previous year. The total trade volume of crabs between the two countries from January to November 2024 reached $993 million, a 5% increase from the same period in the previous year. Additionally, the overall supply of fish and seafood in November increased by 18% compared to the previous year, totaling $307 million. About 45% of this supply, or $140 million, came from frozen fish, with cod being the most significant contribution.