Published on July 31, 2026
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Limson supply remains strong despite overall pricing in the market being elevated.
Outlook: Secure supply is available but expect elevated pricing to persist.
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Seasonal labor shortages in Alaska have limited new season production and kept prices high.
Outlook: B Season will get underway late this month, which may provide future relief.
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Historical high market pricing has softened year-over-year demand.
Outlook: Limson has ample stock and can support stable pricing despite market highs.
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Costs for Icelandic fillets remain elevated due to quota cuts, a 10% tariff, and high EU/UK demand.
Outlook:Newfoundland loins (4/5/6 oz) are also elevated despite a slight quota increase.
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Supply is consistent with elevated pricing due to a 12.5% China tariff and 20% Y-O-Y quota cuts.
Outlook: Russian sanctions on cod continue to tighten the global market.Russian sanctions on cod continue to tighten the global market.
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Inventories remain available, but the fishing season is nearly finished.
Outlook: Prices are rising weekly due to strong overall demand in North America and Asia.
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Overall supply has finally caught back up to demand, stabilizing the market.
Outlook: Limson is well stocked on all three fillet size offerings.
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Poor catches and high EU demand have pushed costs to historical highs.
Outlook: A 12.5% tariff on product from China is maintaining upward price pressure.
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Most global supply is being diverted to the EU market, leaving limited stock for the U.S.
Outlook: Pricing remains elevated due to the supply imbalance.
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Pike perch/zander stocks are ample, but Euro lake perch is short due to low Great Lakes yellow perch quotas.
Outlook: These species remain good price alternatives for Great Lakes offerings.
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Most boats were docked through July and early August; full fleet fishing will not resume until late September.
Outlook: Inventories did not last long during the Spring fishery, resulting in tight supplies.
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Fishing activity was minimal through the summer; full fleet resumption is expected in late September.
Outlook: Limited inventories mean there is currently not enough supply to meet all purchaser needs.
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The market currently shows an ample supply of stock.
Outlook: Stability is expected to continue for this category.
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A 26% quota reduction for 2026 and a poor Spring harvest have severely limited availability.
Outlook: Expect prices to continue increasing and availability to fluctuate in and out of stock.
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The Spring Canadian season is complete; strong live trade demand limited frozen production.
Outlook: Pricing has been flat for the last couple of weeks. The next large fishery starts August 10th.
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Spring 2026 production was down approximately 25% from the previous year.
Outlook: Prices are higher than early 2026 levels but have stabilized recently.
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The market is extremely tight with historical high prices as the Asian season wraps up.
Outlook: Supply gaps are expected as global demand leans heavily on Asian mahi.
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2026 Gulf oysters and Canadian mussels are readily available with steady pricing.
Outlook: Chilean mussels remain short, but NZ and Vietnamese varieties are stable.
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Alaskan labor shortages have limited new season production.
Outlook: Prices will remain elevated until production levels normalize.
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Stock has tightened somewhat as the market awaits more product from the current B Season.
Outlook: A 12.5% tariff on China product and Russian sanctions are influencing market dynamics.
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Market stock levels appear ample, providing a steady environment.
Outlook: Chilean offerings serve as good price alternatives for higher-priced Norwegian salmon.
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Supply is picking up, which is seasonally normal for this time of year.
Outlook: Prices should begin to decrease in late Summer as Limson works through early 2026 inventory.
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The 2026 U.S. fishery is ongoing with good catch results, though quotas have decreased for the 6th consecutive year.
Outlook: Imports from Japan have helped keep U.S. prices in check and inventory available.
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Raw material availability remains exceptionally tight, particularly for larger sizes.
Outlook: Expect availability and pricing to continue improving by early September.
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Harvest is in full swing, though catches are skewed toward medium and smaller white shrimp.
Outlook: Brown shrimp landings are currently the main source for large, premium sizes.
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Import momentum from May is helping steady the market through the summer months.
Outlook: Logistics challenges and Suez Canal rerouting continue to impact global shipping timelines.
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Overall supply meets demand, but higher global market interest is causing slight cost increases.
Outlook: Availability of smaller size fillets (3-5 oz) is improving as the year progresses.
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Ample stock is available, keeping prices relatively stable year-over-year.
Outlook: The tilapia market remains consistent with no major volatility expected.
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The overall market shows ample stock and readily available frozen inventories.
Outlook: Pricing is expected to remain firm for the foreseeable future.
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