Japan's Salmon Imports Increased 18% to 24,987 Tons in February, 15% to JPY 33.5 Billion
According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, February imports of fresh and frozen salmon and trout increased by 18% year-on-year to 24,987 tons, and their value increased by 16% to 33.5 billion yen ($211.5 million). Imports of key items, such as frozen Chilean coho salmon and frozen Russian sockeye salmon, increased, Minato Shimbun reported.
February imports of frozen Chilean coho salmon increased by 11% year-on-year to 13,541 tons. While imports have been on an upward trend since last...
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