Whitefish market is very uncertain ahead of the US ban on Russian imports

Published 2024년 2월 12일

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The US ban on Russian seafood imports may open opportunities for Norwegian seafood suppliers to fill the gap, as Chinese seafood processors seek alternative whitefish sources. However, the impact of the ban remains uncertain, with potential decreased pollock exports from Alaskan fisheries and competition from suppliers in Iceland and the Faroe Islands. There are also concerns about potential misidentification of Russian cod as Norwegian by Chinese companies using fake certificates, which could harm the Norwegian brand.

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Norwegian suppliers are well-positioned to fill some of the gap created by a US ban on Russian seafood imports, according to industry executives and analysts, as Chinese seafood processors seek alternative sources of whitefish to maintain their strong foothold in the American market. The consequences of the US ban, however, are still unpredictable. Alaskan fisheries are likely to export less pollock, while suppliers in Iceland and the Faroe Islands will also chase market share. Some Norwegian ...

Source: Intrafish