Japan: Frozen Pollock Fillet Imports in 2023 Fell 7% to Below 10,000 Tons
According to the Ministry of Finance's trade statistics, the import volume of frozen pollock fillets, mainly destined for foodservice, was 9,716 tons in 2023, down 7% from the previous year. The average import price (CIF) was 620 yen/kg ($4.09/kg), up 4%. The quantity imported from Russia decreased by 30%. In addition to curtailing local fillet production due to instability caused by economic sanctions, Russia's shipments to China have recovered as the coronavirus subsides, reported Minato Shimbun...
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