ANALYSIS: Overview of Ecuadorian Skipjack Tuna Landings, Exports, and Market Sentiment
Ecuador plays a vital role as a fishing nation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO), and as a key tuna canning processor, particularly for the European market. This year, the Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP) for Ecuadorian skipjack tuna have shown a consistent upward trend, with prices rising from the beginning of the year to the latest assessment in April. The price of whole frozen Ecuadorian skipjack tuna reached $1,650 per metric ton (MT), reflecting an increase of 13.8% year-on-year (y-o-y). The Ecuadorian skipjack...
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