Record Snow Crab Imports Mask Growing Market Volatility
The US seafood industry is entering a period of significant uncertainty, driven by new tariffs from the Trump administration and a weakening US dollar. These developments are reshaping supply chains, driving up prices, and placing imported seafood at a growing competitive disadvantage.
While king and snow crab represent smaller volumes compared to major categories like shrimp, they remain a vital, high-value species. Through June 2025, the U.S. market received approximately 3.8 million pounds of golden and red king crab and 103 million pounds of snow crab, including domestic landings from Alaska...
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