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Indonesia's export deposit rule tightens screws on its already strained shrimp sector – SeafoodSource

SearchShare A new Indonesian government regulation that forces exporters to deposit part of their earnings in a government-controlled bank account is another blow to the nation’s shrimp exporters and processors, who are already suffering from a global demand slump and rising feed and production costs.The regulation requires exporters sending cargo with a value of USD […]

Norwegian king crab export hits record thanks to Russia sanctions – The Independent Barents Observer

All-time high value for seafood in 2023 with export worth NOK 172 billion (€15 billion). 39 million meals of seafood from waters around Norway were in average served globally every day last year. While cod’s share of export decreased, salmon and king crab achieved new records. Norway exported 2,500 tons of king crab worth 1,2 billion kroner […]

Chinese Seafood Imports from Japan Fell by 67% in August – SupplyChainBrain

Photo: iStock.com/ahirao_photoJapanese seafood imports to China fell by 67.6% from August 2022 to August 2023, according to data from China’s customs authority released September 18. This comes after the country announced a ban on all Japanese seafood imports following the controlled release of treated Fukushima wastewater back into nature.In August, Tokyo began releasing treated wastewater […]

Kishida vows to continue urging China lift Japanese seafood import suspension | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News – NHK WORLD

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says his government will continue urging China to lift its suspension of Japanese seafood imports.Kishida spoke to reporters on Monday after attending a ceremony to mark the 13th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, which triggered the meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.China stopped imports […]

Vietshrimp Aquaculture Fair returns to showcase the Vietnamese shrimp industry – The Fish Site

Aiming to showcase innovation and advancements within the shrimp industry, and provide a platform for industry analysis, the fifth annual Vietshrimp Aquaculture International Fair will take place in Ca Mau City, Vietnam, next March. © Phan Thanh Cuong The last two decades have seen the shrimp sector play a significant role in Vietnam’s seafood exports, […]