US Pollock Surimi Price Reaches Record-Breaking High in Japan
The market price of frozen surimi from Alaska pollack produced in the United States, the primary raw material for Japanese surimi products, such as kamaboko and chikuwa, is soaring to a record level. Prices as of early October to small-lot users are approximately 60 to 80 yen higher than a year ago, from 660 yen/kg ($5.87/kg) for SA grade and 585 yen/kg ($5.21/kg) for FA grade. In addition to the continued sluggish production of surimi worldwide, sales of surimi products for commercial use...
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