US demand drives Russian haddock prices up fast

Published Jun 13, 2024

Tridge summary

In the late spring of 2024, the market prices for haddock, particularly Russian haddock, experienced a notable increase, reaching $3,600 per ton for quantities between 500 grams and 1 kilogram. This surge in pricing was attributed to a combination of factors, including a limited supply, an escalation in demand fueled by a US ban on Russian seafood imports, except for haddock, and a continued exemption of haddock imports from China from a 25% tariff. Concurrently, the prices for Norwegian haddock and Atlantic cod also saw upward trends, with Norwegian cod priced around $7,000 per ton and Russian cod at $5,100 to $5,400 per ton, depending on the source. The market dynamics were further shaped by quotas and allocations for cod and haddock in the Barents Sea, with Russia and Norway holding significant shares of these quotas. The overall market outlook suggested that haddock prices were expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by growing demand and potential supply chain adjustments.
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Original content

According to survey data from five sources, in the 23rd week of 2024 (June 3-June 9), the price of Russian haddock weighing 500 grams to 1 kilogram rose to $3,600 per ton, up $200 from the previous week. The price of Norwegian haddock was about $4,000 per ton, but the supply of both was small. Norges in northern Norway Rafisklag auction data shows that the price of frozen haddock caught by trawl nets over 800 grams in 22 weeks is 36.59 Norwegian kroner (about 3.47 US dollars) per kilogram, but this price does not include the transportation costs and traders' profits for shipping to China for processing. Demand has been further boosted by the US ban on imports of Russian seafood processed from third countries after June 1, except for haddock. The US also decided to continue to exempt haddock imported from China from the 25% tariff, which also increased demand. These factors are expected to keep haddock prices rising in the future. The price of Norwegian Atlantic cod is $6,700 to ...
Source: Foodmate

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