Chinese companies purchase Russian pollock roe on a large scale for the first time

Published 2025년 4월 25일

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The article highlights a recent auction where Chinese buyers acquired 180 tons of Russian pollock roe, marking 18% of Russia's annual export target to China. The Russian Pollock Fishing Association plans to boost exports to 5,000 tons annually to strengthen its presence in the Asian market. Companies like Tralflot and Chinese importers, including China Eastern Airlines Logistics and Dalian Aquamarine Aquatic Products Company, are keen to increase their purchase volumes. This auction underscores the growing potential for Russian pollock roe in China and indicates a strengthening trade relationship between the two nations in the seafood industry.

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According to Alexey Buglak, chairman of the Russian Pollock Fishing Association (PCA), Chinese buyers purchased a total of 180 tons of pollock roe during the auction from April 8 to 10, completing 18% of Russia's export target to China this year. He said: "We hope to continue to expand sales in the upcoming April and May auctions and establish direct cooperation with more interested Chinese buyers." Russia's planned target for exporting pollock roe to China in 2025 is 1,000 tons, and it hopes to increase exports to 5,000 tons per year in the next two to three years to accelerate the strategic layout of expanding the Asian market, especially the Chinese market. At the Busan auction, Russian company Tralflot performed well, with 7 of its 13 lots being bought by Chinese buyers. The company's CEO Vladimir Rekasov said: "This is a great start. We see strong demand from the Chinese market and a bright future for long-term cooperation." Chinese buyers participating in the auction ...

Source: Foodmate