Published on March 10th, 2026
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Limson supply remains strong despite overall market price elevation.
Outlook: Pricing remains elevated, but availability is secure.
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Seasonal labor shortages in Alaska have limited production for the new season.
Outlook: Limited supply will keep prices elevated.
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Demand has trended downward year-over-year due to market pricing reaching historical highs.
Outlook: Supply is readily available, but high costs are impacting demand.
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Further quota cuts and a 10% tariff are elevating costs for Icelandic cod.
Newfoundland 4/5/6 oz loins are also seeing price increases despite slight quota growth.
Outlook: Pricing remains high due to strong demand in the EU and UK and limited supply.
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Pricing is elevated by a 10% tariff from China, significant quota cuts (20%+), and Russian sanctions.
Outlook: Limson maintains ample stock for the Lenten season despite high prices.
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Official reports indicate inventories will not last until the next fishery in April.
Many US importers are currently out of stock on most sizes except 8ozUps.
Outlook: Prices continue to climb steadily, particularly on the 5-8oz size.
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Importers are struggling with new legalities related to 2026 NOAA laws.
Outlook: The market has tightened extremely quickly.
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Costs are at historical highs due to a 10% tariff from China and Y-O-Y quota cuts.
Poor catches and higher demand in the EU are further tightening the market.
Outlook: Expect continued limited availability and high pricing.
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Most global supply is currently being diverted to the EU market.
Outlook: Limited US supply is keeping prices elevated.
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Overall market stock appears ample for all sizes.
Outlook: Import tariffs are keeping prices slightly elevated despite steady supply.
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Demand continues to significantly exceed current availability.
Outlook: The market will remain dry until full fishing efforts resume in April.
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Limited inventories are available with nothing in surplus.
Outlook: Market conditions will remain tight until full fishing efforts restart in April.
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Stock levels are currently ample across the market.The market currently has ample stock.
Outlook: The market is expected to maintain stability.
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Current market supplies are nearly exhausted.
Outlook: Expect a dry market until April when fishing efforts resume.
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Strong holiday demand and a new Canada-China tariff deal are impacting availability.
Outlook: Prices are creeping up as inventories are unlikely to last until the next large fishery in May.
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Market supply is drying up due to strong seasonal demand and shifts in international trade agreements.
Outlook: Expect tight supply and rising prices until the May fishery.
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Asian offerings cannot meet US demand, and South America has concluded a very slow season.
Outlook: The market remains extremely tight with prices at historical highs and expected supply gaps.
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New 2026 season Gulf oysters and Canadian mussels are available with steady pricing.
Chilean mussels are short in supply, creating upward price pressure.
Outlook: Limson has good inventory and is working to keep pricing flat or only slightly elevated.
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Seasonal labor shortages in Alaska have limited production for the new season.
Pricing remains elevated due to production constraints.
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Supply currently meets demand, although underlying costs remain high due to tariffs and sanctions.
Outlook: Readily available supply is keeping the price trend steady.
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Overall market stock appears ample for current demand.
Outlook: Prices are slightly elevated due to tariffs but remain steady.
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The market is tightening in supply, and a weak USD against the NOK is impacting costs.
Outlook: Expect elevated prices due to tariffs and tightening availability.
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Japanese scallop pricing is rising due to 20-25% quota cuts.
A further US quota cut is guaranteed for 2026, marking the 6th consecutive year of decline.
Outlook: All pricing is creeping up due to shorter anticipated supply until the new season in late May 2026.
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Section 122 tariffs (10%) replaced previous IEEPA rates following a Feb 2026 Supreme Court ruling.
Availability is tightening as the market enters the off-season.
Outlook: Expect low supply and firm pricing through the first half of 2026.
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Gulf white and brown stocks remain at seasonal lows, while Florida pinks favor smaller counts.
Existing inventories are currently meeting demand.
Outlook: Upward price pressure is forecast for larger white headless shell-on as the May season opener approaches.
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Implementation of Section 122 rates has incentivized aggressive stocking ahead of the July 24, 2026 window.
Supply remains very tight from Indonesia and Ecuador.
Outlook: Increased supply is expected to eventually soften pricing, though Indian harvest delays are likely.
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Overall supply meets demand, but higher global market demand is driving cost increases.
Outlook: Smaller size fillets (3-5 oz) are currently tight.
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Overall market appears ample in stock with frozen inventories readily available.
Outlook: Market conditions are expected to remain stable.
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Inbound tariffs are causing prices to creep up despite ample stock and readily available frozen inventories.
Outlook: Pricing is remaining firm or coming down slightly.
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