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Enterprises of Primorsky Krai in Russia produced 56.7 thousand tons of aquaculture

Seafood
Russia
Published Jan 25, 2022

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Aquaculture production in Primorye last year increased by 8 thousand tons compared to 2020. Most of all, kelp is grown at the enterprises of the industry - 23.9 thousand tons.

In total, 114 enterprises specialize in aquaculture in Primorye, the press service of the regional government reports.

During the reporting period, 17.7 thousand tons of scallop, 6 thousand tons of trepang, 2.6 thousand tons of sea urchins, 2.1 thousand tons of mussels were received.

The increase in production was achieved despite the increase in sea water temperature to 28 °C.

In addition, against the backdrop of the closure of Chinese ports, there is an increase in exports to South Korea. At the end of 2021, 61% of regional fish and seafood exports went to South Korea, and 28.5% went to China.

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Aquaculture production in Primorye last year increased by 8 thousand tons compared to 2020. Most of all, kelp is grown at the enterprises of the industry - 23.9 thousand tons. In total, 114 enterprises specialize in aquaculture in Primorye, the press service of the regional government reports. During the reporting period, 17.7 thousand tons of scallop, 6 thousand tons of trepang, 2.6 thousand tons of sea urchins, 2.1 thousand tons of mussels were received. The increase in production was achieved despite the increase in sea water temperature to 28 °C. In addition, against the backdrop of the ...
Source: RUAgronews
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