Russia's pollock exports increased 72% year-on-year in the first quarter

The article highlights an increase of 20% in the global price of pollock products since the first quarter of 2024, with China and South Korea being the primary buyers of Russian pollock. The first quarter saw stable on-board production of Russian pollock fillets at around 47,000 tons, and a 20% rise in the production of pollock surimi to 43,000 tons. Additionally, the article notes a significant 110% increase in volume and 90% increase in value in Russian surimi exports to Japan in the first two months of the year, alongside a 30% decrease in Japan's purchases from the United States.