Initial shipment of 15,000 tons of squid has been supplied to South Korea

The initial supply of 15,000 tons of deep-sea squid for this year's fishing season has been supplied domestically, and squid prices are expected to stabilize. Squid, called ‘golden squid’ due to poor fishing, was caught in coastal waters as well as deep-sea waters due to poor fishing. In 2023, coastal squid production was 23,343 tons, down 36.2% from the previous year (36,578 tons), and pelagic squid production was 31,151 tons, down 34.5% from the previous year (48,133 tons). For this reason, the consumer price index rose by 12.0% in January, 14.4% in February, and 17.8% in March compared to the same month of the previous year. As for pelagic squid, which is mainly produced in the Falklands, the fish conditions have improved since February, and as of the 3rd week of April (~April 20), production has been smooth, reaching about 52,000 tons, an increase of about 60% compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, production has recovered ...