The price of tuna in Thailand remains stagnant, while the market in Ecuador continues to strengthen.

Bangkok: Price Stalemate Continues, Major Canned Tuna Factories Remain Cautious According to industry sources, the raw tuna (bonito) prices in Bangkok, Thailand, for the 36th week (September 1-7) remained stable, with small-scale canned tuna factories purchasing at around $1,600 per ton (CFR Bangkok). However, major processing factories are still holding back, with no large orders being concluded. Traders hoped to start September negotiations at $1,650 per ton, but major buyers were unwilling to follow, leading to a market stalemate. Analysts pointed out that due to a slight improvement in recent Western-Central Pacific fishing conditions, some factories hope to further observe and wait for clearer signals before deciding on their purchasing pace. Manta: FAD Closure Boosts Prices, Yellowfin Trades Actively In contrast to the cautious stance in Thailand, the market in Manta, Ecuador, continues to maintain its strength. Some bonito prices reached $1,700 per ton (FOB), already ...