Russian Government Approves Concessions for Domestic Pollock Producers
The Russian government has approved concessions for domestic producers of pollock by adopting a decree exempting frozen sardines and pollock fillets from exchange rate export duties.
According to data from the Russian Pollock Association, pollock fillets are strategically important for the entire Russian fish sector, accounting for 35% of the catch and production of fish products in Russia and about 80% of export revenue.
The government's decision comes into force on November 10 and can be considered a victory for producers. Their...
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