Japan: Salmon Imports in October Rose 4.8% to 18, 889 Tons, the Value Dropped 4.7%
According to the Ministry of Finance's customs statistics, imports of salmon and trout picked up slightly in October due to an increase in Chilean coho and trout fillets. However, the Suisan Keizai Shimbun reports a slow recovery due to a decline in fresh salmon and salmon fillets.
In October, imports totaled 18,889 tons, including fresh air freighted salmon, frozen salmon and trout, and processed products, totaling 24,066.38 million yen ($163.93 million), an increase of 4.8% in quantity compared to the same...
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