Published on May 4, 2026
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Limson’s supply remains strong even as the wider market faces pricing elevation.
Outlook: Pricing is expected to stay elevated, but inventory levels are secure.
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Seasonal labor shortages in Alaska have restricted production for the new season.
Outlook: Production remains limited and prices will stay elevated.
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Demand has slowed Y-O-Y due to historically high market pricing, leaving Limson with ample stock.
Outlook: Expect high pricing despite availability of ample stock.
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Icelandic costs are up due to quota cuts, a 10% tariff, and strong European demand.
Newfoundland loins are also elevated despite a slight quota increase.
Outlook:
Pricing remains elevated across major Atlantic cod origins.
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A 10% tariff from China, Russian sanctions, and a 20%+ Y-O-Y quota cut are driving costs.
Outlook:
Demand remains strong post-Lent with pricing expected to remain elevated.
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Production is running heavily in Canada with all three major zones online.
Ample truckload and LTL inventory are currently available.
Outlook:
Price is still settling and the market remains volatile despite ample supply.
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Wild caught supply is very tight following a surge in sales during the Lent season.
Outlook:
Good availability on 4-6oz and 6-8oz fillets, but 8-10oz remains extremely tight.
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Costs are at historical highs due to poor catches and a 10% tariff on product from China.
Strong demand in the EU is further tightening global availability.
Outlook:
Expect continued high pricing and limited supply.
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Most global supply is being diverted to the EU market where demand is stronger.
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Limited US supply will keep local pricing elevated.
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The market has ample stock for all sizes of pike perch/zander.
Euro lake perch supply is beginning to tighten.
Outlook: These species remain good “price fighters” compared to Great Lakes offerings.
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Demand continues to exceed availability, leaving the market completely dry.
Winter fishing efforts yielded no success for processors.
Outlook:
Availability remains uncertain as the market waits for a successful harvest.
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Harvesting is coming in very well with good availability across all sizes.
Outlook:
Expect 4-6oz through 10-12oz sizes to be readily available; smaller sizes will increase as yellow perch season peaks.
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The overall market currently shows ample stock.
Outlook: Conditions are stable and expected to remain so.
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A 26% quota reduction for 2026 and a slow start to the season are tightening supply.
Outlook:
Specie will not be ample this year; expect prices to continue to increase.
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The market became very dry for most sizes leading into the Spring Canadian season.
Outlook:
Production is kicking off in May; pricing relief is expected once inventories replenish.
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Demand waned in early 2026, leading to a slight week-over-week price decline.
Availability is currently ample with more production expected soon.
Outlook: The market is well-supplied ahead of the Spring Canadian season.
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Market remains extremely tight with historical high pricing.
Asian production has started slowly with minimal container volume confirmed so far.
Outlook:
Gaps in supply are still expected as importers compete for limited Asian stock.
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Ample stock exists for Gulf half-shell oysters and Canadian mussels with steady pricing.
Chilean mussels remain short, putting upward pressure on their specific pricing.
Outlook:
Overall market is stable, though some specialty items face upward price pressure.
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Seasonal labor shortages in Alaska have limited new season production.
Outlook: Supply remains limited and prices stay elevated.
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Ample stock is available and demand following the Lent season is relatively weak.
Russian sanctions and a 10% tariff from China remain active factors.
Outlook:
Prices are expected to remain steady due to high inventory levels.
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Market has ample stock, though pricing is slightly elevated due to tariffs.
Outlook: The market is expected to remain stable with consistent supply.
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Supply is tightening while prices are being driven up by tariffs and a weak USD compared to the NOK.
Outlook: Expect elevated prices as supply conditions tighten.
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The 2026 US fishery is underway with initial catches coming in well.
The US quota was down slightly again for the 6th consecutive year.
Outlook: Prices remain flat while supply is available, but elevated pricing will persist until biomass recovers.
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A 10% Section 122 duty applies through July 24, 2026, creating an “import race.”
Stocks are currently thin due to off-season lows.
Outlook:
Pricing will remain elevated through Q2; a return to healthy inventory is forecast for later this year.
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Production effectively stalled due to high fuel costs, though a resumption is expected in mid-May.
Current brown and peeled shrimp stocks are sufficient for demand.
Outlook: Expect acute shortages in larger HLSO white shrimp (10/15 through 21/25 counts).
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Indian exports surged in March following duty cuts; a significant rebound in arrivals is expected in Q2.
The 10% Section 122 surcharge remains active until July 24, 2026.
Outlook: Surging freight and oil costs are neutralizing gains from lower duties, keeping prices firm.
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Higher global demand is causing slight cost increases across the market.
Outlook: Overall supply meets demand, but smaller 3-5 oz fillets will be tight until Q3.
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The market maintains ample stock with pricing remaining relatively stable Y-O-Y.
Outlook: Stable conditions are expected to continue.
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Frozen inventories are readily available and the overall market seems ample in stock.
Outlook: Pricing is remaining firm or starting to come down slightly.
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