China's Tilapia Industry Faces Severe Challenges: Export Stagnation and Stable Prices Fail to Provide Support, Ongoing Tariff Deadlock Continues to Undermine Industry Confidence

In Week 28 of 2025 (July 7-13), the tilapia prices in southern China appeared stable on the surface, but industry insiders warn of continuing downward market risks. Although the ex-factory prices for 500-800 gram tilapia in Guangdong and Hainan remained unchanged, the stability masks a reality of sharply reduced orders, export stagnation, and low confidence. This week, processing plants in Guangdong and Hainan maintained purchasing prices at last week's levels, with no obvious fluctuations. However, frontline voices indicate that the procurement rhythm has clearly slowed. A senior executive at a large export processing enterprise in Guangdong stated directly: "Stability is an illusion. Purchase volumes are decreasing, export directions show no improvement, and after the U.S. orders ended, the entire chain feels like it's been broken." After the U.S. announced a preliminary trade agreement with China in early June, no further details were released, and the matter fell into silence. ...