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Based on market feedback, UCN's latest assessment shows that the average price for FCA Oslo head-on gutted (HOG) 4-5kg salmon is NOK 75/kg, a drop of NOK 1/kg; the 6-7kg average price is NOK 76.5/kg, an increase of NOK 1.5/kg. The large-size salmon has seen a slight rebound, related to the larger drop last week. U.S. market downturn In the 44th week, the prices of fresh Norwegian salmon in the U.S. wholesale market generally declined, with Trim-D fillets dropping by around $0.10/lb. Chilean salmon in the U.S. wholesale market remained basically stable, with the price of Trim-D Chilean fillets unchanged from last week. Scottish salmon prices rise In the 45th week, the prices of Scottish farmed salmon generally increased, with a significant rise. The 5-6kg size increased by £0.50/kg to £7.20/kg, and the 6-7kg size increased by £0.30/kg to £7.40/kg.

Core tip: In early November 2025, the Chinese tilapia industry sees a long-awaited positive development. Following the China-US summit on October 30, the United States announced it will reduce the tariff on Chinese tilapia exports from 55% to 45%, and suspend further imposition of retaliatory tariffs until November 2026. This policy adjustment, like a shot of adrenaline, quickly invigorates the long-stagnant tilapia market. Fish prices in major production areas such as Guangdong and Guangxi have been rising continuously, with some regions experiencing a "new price every day" phenomenon.

According to the latest notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), starting from October 31, all containers of frozen white shrimp originating from Java Island and Lampung Port in Indonesia entering the United States must have a certificate of testing for radioactive elements. This regulation covers goods still in transit, catching Indonesian export companies off guard. In August, the U.S. found trace amounts of radioactive cesium-137 in products from Indonesian company BMS, subsequently placing it on a "red list" and requiring it to undergo third-party audits. The Quality Monitoring and Assurance Agency (MFQAA) under Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries urgently consulted with the FDA, hoping to set October 31 as the "estimated time of departure (ETD)" rather than the "estimated time of arrival (ETA)" to avoid containers being rejected during transit. However, as of now, the U.S. has not given a formal response. Due to the two-week period required for testing certification and the monthly export volume of approximately 1,000 containers nationwide, the testing capacity is severely insufficient, forcing a large amount of goods to be stranded in ports. Meanwhile, Japan followed suit. On October 10, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ordered enhanced radioactive testing for imported shrimp from Indonesia and required enterprises named by the FDA to submit radiation test certificates with their shipments. Japanese standards are stringent, set at 100 becquerels per kilogram, which is only 1/12 of the U.S. limit, meaning even shrimp products that pass U.S. testing may still be rejected by Japan. Data from the Yokohama Quarantine Station shows that this move will increase the cost of Indonesia's annual shrimp exports to Japan by 15% to 20%, amounting to 1.2 million tons. Indonesian shrimp prices have fallen for three consecutive weeks, with pond prices in East Java's 42nd week dropping to $4.2 per kilogram, with some regions experiencing a drop of up to 14%. Processing plants have suspended purchases due to a sharp reduction in orders, and some farmers have been forced to sell large-sized shrimp early to minimize losses. Abdul Rahman, chairman of the Jakarta Shrimp Farmers Association, said: "Currently, at least 30,000 tons of live shrimp are unsold, and we can hardly export until a testing system is established." As the world's third-largest shrimp exporter, Indonesia's 2024 export value is expected to exceed $6 billion, with the U.S. and Japanese markets accounting for nearly 40% of the total. This "double nuclear inspection" is seen by the industry as a "heavy blow" to Indonesia's export chain, threatening not only short-term trade but also potentially causing a global market restructuring. WTO aquaculture expert Li Ming pointed out: "When major importing countries form a quality alliance, exporting countries must establish a traceable and internationally recognized certification system, otherwise they will be marginalized."