ANALYSIS: China’s H1 Shrimp Imports Drop for Second Year Amid Economic Headwinds

During the first half of the year, China’s shrimp import volumes declined for the second consecutive year. According to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), shrimp imports in H1 2025 totaled 469,596 metric tons, representing a 2.8% year-over-year decrease. This follows a more significant 11.3% drop recorded in H1 2024. The decline may partly reflect inventory adjustments following the post-COVID demand peak in 2023. However, several additional factors are influencing the market this year...

ANALYSIS: Tariff Pressures Threaten Stability in the Yellowfin Tuna Market

Recent tariff negotiations between the US and two of the leading yellowfin tuna-exporting nations—Vietnam and Indonesia—are significantly reshaping expectations for the frozen tuna market. Together, the two countries supply approximately 75–80% of US tuna imports, making any changes to trade policy especially impactful for importers and buyers. The next largest supplier, Thailand, represents just 6% of the market—a distant third that underscores the dominance of Vietnam and Indonesia. However, Thailand now faces added pressure, as a 36% tariff...

Crackdown on Salmon Smuggling: Chile Forms New Industry Task Force

The Chilean government has developed an ‘Anti-Salmon Theft Task Force’ amid increased instances of criminal activity focused on the country’s critical salmon sector, according to local news outlet The Puerto Varas.

The news was announced by Undersecretary of Public Security Rafael Collado. Collado highlighted the new task force's goal of generating “concrete measures to prevent, investigate, and dismantle the gangs involved in salmon theft at various stages of the chain: from farming and transportation centers to illegal marketing outlets...

Russian Fishery Company Announces Top Leadership Change as CEO Karpushin Moves to Chairman

Russian Fishery Company (RRPK) announced a leadership transition that will see the company’s CEO Saveliy Karpushin become Chairman of the Board.

The shakeup at the top of the Russian fishing giant will also see Konstantin Globenko, who previously held the position of Operations Director, become CEO.

"The main priorities of the Russian Fishing Company remain the development of consumption of healthy, high-quality products from pollock on the Russian and international markets, the renewal of the fishing fleet and the improvement of working conditions for fishermen...

EU to Push for Global Eel Restrictions Ahead of Winter COP; Japan's Fisheries Agency Vows Opposition

It has been learned that the European Union (EU) has decided to propose listing all species of the genus Anguilla, including the Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica), under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). According to Japanese government officials, the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council, held on June 23 and 24, resolved to submit this proposal.

The Japan Fisheries Agency emphasized, "We will make every effort to engage...

PAK Quality Foods Acquires Formosa Foods 

PAK Quality Foods, which serves foodservice, retail, and institutional customers in Texas and Eastern New Mexico, has announced the acquisition of all assets of Formosa Foods. 

Formosa Foods will continue to operate under the leadership of its current owners, Jesse and Weldon Chang.  

Founded in 1979, Formosa Foods serves customers across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas, offering a wide range of products, including beef, pork, poultry, seafood, grains, and more.  

PAK Quality Foods operates distribution facilities in San Angelo and Fort Worth and offers a full line of...

US-Philippines Trade Relations Televised; 19% Tariff Rate Reached

On July 22, US President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 

“... We concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs,” wrote President Trump on Truth Social after the meeting. “The Philippines will pay a 19% Tariff. In addition, we will work together Militarily. It was a Great Honor to be with the President. He is Highly Respected in his Country, as he should be. He is also a very good, and tough, negotiator..."

Trump Announces US-Indonesia Trade Agreement; New Details Emerge

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States has reached a new trade agreement with Indonesia, a key agricultural partner. However, he provided few details about the scope or substance of the deal.

“Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President,” Trump said.

On July 7, Trump sent a letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stating that Indonesia would face a 32% tariff rate on all Indonesian goods imported into the US, as part of the initial wave of Trump tariff...

Trump Announces August 1 Tariffs — Here's the Complete List

UPDATE July 22, 2025: US President Trump States 19% for the Philippines, Indonesia

After a press conference with the President of the Philippines, Trump confirmed the 19% rates for the Philippines and Indonesia, when he posted to Truth Social.

UPDATE July 14, 2025: EU, Mexico Slapped with 30% Tariffs

President Donald Trump has expanded his administration’s tariff policy, targeting the European Union and Mexico with newly announced 30% tariffs on all products imported into the United States. Read Expana's coverage here.

UPDATE: July 10, 2025

President Trump imposed a 35% tariff...

How Ecuadorian Shrimp Data is Driving Transparency in Global Seafood Supply Chains

As global seafood markets grow more complex, access to timely, reliable data is becoming essential for informed decision-making, especially in the fast-moving shrimp sector. Few commodities reflect international consumption shifts and supply chain pressures as clearly as shrimp, and Ecuador as a key exporter sits right at the centre of that story.

Earlier this year we witnessed a significant step when Gluna Shrimp, known for its accuracy in Ecuadorian shrimp pricing, joined forces with Expana, the world’s largest agrifood market intelligence and forecasting...

Princes Acquires Historic Liverpool Building as New UK Headquarters

Yesterday, leading UK food and drink company Princes announced its purchase of the historic, Grade-I listed Royal Liver Building (RLB) in Liverpool, England for £60 million (USD $70.33 million).

According to the company, the acquisition is part of Princes’ broader £83 million (USD $97.29 million) real estate plan, which includes the purchase of Symington’s Cross Green facility in Leeds, England, for £23 million (USD $26.96 million). Also, acquiring the Cross Green site will further embed Symington’s business, which Princes already manages and operates, into...

Russia Expected to Strengthen Efforts to Combat Poaching 

Russia plans to strengthen its efforts to combat poaching, an issue that has led to multi-billion-dollar losses for the country’s fisheries sector.  

According to Russian fish authorities, the illegal fishing industry once had an annual turnover of between $6-8 billion. While this has declined in recent years, analysts say losses from poaching remain substantial. 

To address this, the federal government is preparing a series of new measures to intensify the crackdown on illegal fishing activities both domestically and internationally. This includes the...

Maine Sea Grant Helping State Conserve Atlantic Salmon

The last wild population of Atlantic salmon in the US is getting a boost from Maine Sea Grant.  

The University of Maine-led program is aiding the Maine Department of Marine Resources with fish stocking, habitat restoration and research in the Gulf of Maine. 

In its sixth year, the joint NMFS/Maine Sea Grant program paid summer interns to work with the department on Atlantic salmon research and conservation for 13 weeks each summer — from Downeast Maine to the Kennebec and Penobscot River watersheds...

ASMI Partners with Whole Foods for Trip to Bristol Bay 

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), in collaboration with Whole Foods, and the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA), recently hosted a trip to Bristol Bay, Alaska.   

Both seafood and marketing leaders with Whole Foods attended the five-day trip, which offered a look into the harvesting and processing sides of wild Alaska sockeye salmon. They toured drift gillnet and set net fishing sites, visited processing facilities, spoke with local fishermen and biologists, observed a salmon counting tower, and explored Katmai National Park.  

“From seeing millions...

CSI Elects Klaus Nielsen, Sally Roach to Board of Directors

Certified Seafood International (CSI) just elected two global seafood leaders to serve on its Board of Directors: Sally Roach, Senior Manager for International Sustainability at the ALDI SOUTH Group, and Klaus Nielsen, former CEO of Espersen.

The two elected individuals are recognized global leaders within the fish and seafood sector and have experience implementing responsible seafood practices within successful operations.

“CSI is thrilled to welcome Klaus Nielsen and Sally Roach to our Board of Directors. Their diverse expertise and deep industry insights will significantly enhance our efforts towards responsible sourcing...

Subway Names Jonathan Fitzpatrick as Chief Executive Officer

Subway, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, today announced that Jonathan Fitzpatrick will join the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 28, 2025, following a comprehensive search.

With more than two decades of franchising and quick service restaurant experience, Fitzpatrick has a proven track record of elevating sales and operational performance across global networks. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of Driven Brands where he led a best-in-class team to 17 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth...

ANALYSIS: EU-UK Shrimp Imports Hit Record High in May 2025

The European Union has released its latest trade data for May 2025, showing that total shrimp imports in the EU-UK region reached 63,869 metric tons—a figure that remains well above the five-year average. This represents a 19.1% increase over April and a 9.7% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth. While the seasonal boost in demand ahead of summer and holiday-driven consumption explains part of the surge, this volume marks a 10-year record high, it stands 27.5% above the 5-year average for...