Japan: Alaskan Atka Mackerel Price on the Rise

As of early September, the domestic market price per kilo for Alaskan Atka mackerel—specifically the 48-count size (frozen, dressed, variable-weight 19kg packs)—is hovering around 530 yen/kg ($3.41/kg). Driven by a global rise in fish prices, the market is trending upward across the board, including for smaller sizes like the "70-count" pack; trading sources suggest that prices for the summer catch are likely to rise a bit further in the near future, according to Minato Shimbun...
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