Japanese Imports of Ikura Falling as Buyers Can’t Match US Sushi Demand
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SeafoodNews and John Sackton] August 7, 2017
For many years Japanese imports of ikura (salmon roe) have been an important mainstay of value for both chum, pink salmon and sockeye salmon.
However, as with other seafood commodities from sockeye salmon to crab, high prices and a weaker Yen are making Japanese purchases difficult.
The following is a summary of the recent developments in the ikura market in Japan.
North American ikura once boasted a leading role in expansion of fish roe consumption in Japan with competitive pricing...
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