Japan: Alaskan Black Cod Price Plummets From JPY 2200/kg in December to JPY 1200-1350/kg
According to a report by the Minato Shimbun, the price of 4/5-pound black cod from Alaska has fallen from the 2,200 yen/kg ($14.67/kg) it reached at the end of last year and, after the summer, it appears to range from 1,200 to 1,350 yen/kg ($8.00-9.00/kg). Due to the increase in quotas and the dominance of the Japanese market, the price decline is expected to continue despite the weaker yen. While trading company sources hope...
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