Tilapia prices have stopped falling and stabilized, with prices in the United States stagnating, and farmers reluctant to sell and waiting to see.

Published Aug 7, 2025

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Core tip: In the 32nd week of 2025 (August 4th to 10th), after more than a month of continuous decline, the ex-factory price of Chinese tilapia finally showed signs of stopping its fall at the tail end of the harvest season. Although prices in some major producing areas have slightly rebounded, demand in the U.S. market remains sluggish, and exporters generally report that it is still very difficult to drive orders.

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Data shows that the ex-factory price of 500-800g tilapia in Guangdong has risen slightly by 0.1 yuan/kg this week, marking the first increase since the 22nd week. The price increase is more noticeable in Hainan and Guangxi regions, reaching 0.2 yuan/kg. The industry generally believes that large processing plants have proactively raised their purchase prices, which to some extent has set a short-term "price floor" for the market. However, even with the slight price rebound, it is still insufficient to cover the costs of most farmers. A Hainan enterprise executive pointed out: "The fish collection season is basically over, and the fish supply is gradually decreasing, but the price has not truly warmed up." He noted that although the supply tightening in the short term may support price stability, the sustained slump in the U.S. market limits the overall recovery space. In the U.S., as of the 31st week, the wholesale price of Chinese frozen tilapia fillets has dropped by 0.05 U.S. ...
Source: Foodmate

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