Published on April 13, 2026
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Limson supply remains strong despite elevated pricing across the general market.
Outlook: Secure supply is available but at higher price points.
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A seasonal labor shortage in Alaska has limited new season production.
Outlook: Production remains limited and prices will stay elevated.
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Market pricing has reached historical highs, leading to a year-over-year decrease in demand.
Outlook: Supply is available, but demand is cooling due to record pricing.
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Icelandic costs are up due to quota cuts, a 10% tariff, and high demand in the EU and UK.
Newfoundland 4/5/6 oz loins are also elevated despite a slight quota increase.
Outlook: Expect tight supply and sustained high costs from all major Atlantic origins.
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10% tariffs from China, 20%+ Y-O-Y quota cuts, and Russian sanctions continue to push prices.
Outlook: Limson has ample stock for the LENTEN season despite high pricing.
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Inventories will not last until the next fishery starts in April.
Pricing is climbing steadily, with many importers out of all sizes except 8ozUps.
Outlook: Extreme scarcity expected for the 5-8oz size until the new season begins.
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Importers are struggling with new legalities for 2026 NOAA laws.
The market has tightened extremely quickly.
Outlook: Regulatory hurdles will keep supply tight and prices high.
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10% tariffs on China and Y-O-Y quota cuts have pushed costs to historical highs.
Poor catch rates and high demand in the EU are further restricting US supply.
Outlook: Expect record-high costs to persist.
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Most global supply is being diverted to the EU market.
Limited domestic supply is resulting in elevated US pricing.
Outlook: Supply will remain limited in the US as EU demand dominates.
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Market has ample stock across all sizes.
Import tariffs are keeping prices from dropping despite good availability.
Outlook: Stable availability with slightly elevated price levels.
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Demand continues to exceed available supply.
Outlook: Market is completely dry until full fishing resumes in April.
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Inventories are extremely low with no surplus available.
Outlook: Market will remain tight until full fishing efforts restart in April.
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The overall market currently has ample stock.
Outlook: Steady supply and pricing expected to continue.
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Off-season conditions have resulted in a dry market.
Outlook: Supply will be unavailable until full fishing efforts resume in April.
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Market is drying up due to a new tariff deal between Canada and China.
High holiday season demand has depleted available frozen volume.
Outlook: Pricing is creeping up; inventory may not last until the May fishery.
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Consistent with tail trends, a new Canada-China tariff deal is diverting supply.
Outlook: Expect tightening supply and rising prices through the spring.
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Asian offerings cannot keep up with US demand while South America has wrapped up a slow season.
Outlook: Market remains extremely tight with historical high pricing; supply gaps are expected
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New 2026 season Gulf half-shell oysters and Canadian mussels are available with steady pricing.
Chilean mussels are short, but Limson has good inventory.
Outlook: Good availability overall; NZ mussels and Vietnamese clams remain steady.
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Seasonal labor shortages in Alaska are limiting new season production.
Outlook: Supply remains limited and prices stay elevated.
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Costs are high due to China tariffs and Russian sanctions, but supply currently meets demand.
Outlook: Stable conditions despite underlying cost pressures.
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Ample market stock is available.
Prices remain slightly elevated due to tariffs.
Outlook: Market is stable with consistent supply levels.
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Supply is tightening, and a weak USD compared to NOK is increasing costs.
Outlook: Expect prices to remain elevated due to currency and tariff pressures.
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Japanese scallop pricing is rising due to 20-25% quota cuts.
Another US quota cut is guaranteed for 2026, marking the 6th consecutive year of decline.
Outlook: Pricing will continue to creep up until the new season starts in late May/June.
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Effective Feb 28, 2026, Section 122 invokes a flat 10% tariff surcharge.
Availability is tightening as the market enters the off-season.
Outlook: Low supply and firm pricing expected through the first half of 2026.
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Gulf landings are favoring smaller counts, keeping larger shell-on pinks in short supply.
Brown shrimp stocks are sufficient to maintain steady pricing through July.
Outlook: Upward pressure expected on larger white headless shell-on as May opener nears.
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The market is navigating a shift to Section 122 tariffs (10%) following a Supreme Court ruling.
Import volumes are expected to surge in June/July before the 150-day window expires on July 24.
Outlook: Supply from Indonesia and Ecuador remains very tight.
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High global demand is driving a slight cost increase.
Smaller 3-5 oz fillets are currently tight.
Outlook: Supply generally meets demand, but costs are rising.
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The market has ample stock with prices stable year-over-year.
Outlook: Expect a continued stable market.
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Frozen inventories and ample stock are readily available.
Outlook: Pricing is remaining firm or coming down slightly.
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