Japan cuts saury quota to below 100,000 tons for first time

Published May 3, 2025

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Japan plans to reduce its total allowable catch (TAC) for Pacific saury to 95,623 tonnes in 2025, marking the first time since 1997 that it has fallen below 100,000 tonnes. This represents a 10% reduction from the 2024 quota but is expected to have minimal impact on the industry as it still exceeds actual production levels. The allocation includes 79,457 tonnes in Japan's exclusive economic zone and 16,166 tonnes in international waters. The North Pacific Fisheries Commission also agreed to a 10% cut in regional quotas. Despite the reduction, Japan's saury catch is projected to increase by 60% in 2024 compared to 2023, though it remains below the TAC. This decision, approved at a national stakeholders meeting, aims to address declining saury resources.

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Japan will reduce its total allowable catch (TAC) for Pacific saury to 95,623 tonnes in 2025, the first time it has fallen below 100,000 tonnes since 1997. The new quota is 10% lower than the 2024 quota, but is expected to have little impact on the industry as it still exceeds actual production. Japan is allowed to catch 79,457 tonnes in its exclusive economic zone and 16,166 tonnes in international waters. Previously, the North Pacific Fisheries Commission also agreed to a 10% cut in regional quotas. Japan's Fisheries Agency said it will cut its total allowable catch (TAC) for saury to 95,623 tonnes in 2025. This is the first time the annual quota has fallen below the 100,000 tonne threshold since the TAC system was implemented in 1997. The plan was approved on April 21 at a national stakeholders meeting to discuss saury production allocations. The Fisheries Policy Committee, an advisory body to Japan's agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister, is expected to meet on May 2. ...

Source: Foodmate