ANALYSIS: Prices for Swordfish Trending Below Five-Year Average
Recent market prices for fresh imported swordfish have been under downward pricing pressure; however, they are following a seasonal pattern. Current average prices for imported 100 lb. swordfish, CS&A, FOB SE are trending 14.6% below their five-year average. Swordfish imports typically peak in the summer, with August recording the largest volume per month.
Although we only have import data through June, YTD imports have registered 7.1 million pounds; 3.9% below YTD 2018. The largest exporters of fresh swordfish are Ecuador followed by Brazil and Canada...
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