loading

Recent events

GLuna Shrimp owner Gabriel Luna

AdvertisementX
AdvertisementX

Prices

China COVID crackdown drives drop in Bangkok skipjack prices

Restrictions on foreign vessels unloading in China are combining with strong supply from the western Pacific and slow demand to cause a rapid drop in skipjack prices in Bangkok 

By Matilde Mereghetti | Jan. 21, 2021 16:37 GMT
Processing tuna for tuna sashimi at a processing plant in China. Credit: Louis Harkell/Undercurrent News
Related

‘Boycott’ of Indian Ocean tuna worries Maldives fisheries ministry

Uncontrolled catching puts several tuna fisheries at risk of losing certifications

Spanish, French tuna fleets demand ‘level playing field’ in Indian Ocean

Credit: Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Trump’s latest tariff threat would cost US seafood importers $1.2bn annually

Canadian lobster buyer’s home shot at as Nova Scotia season begins

NOAA narrows Gulf of Mexico aquaculture sites from nine to six in new draft

AdvertisementX

Additional reporting by Tom Seaman 

Restrictions on foreign vessels unloading in China, strong skipjack tuna supply from the western Pacific Ocean and slow demand are causing prices to plummet in the processing hub of Bangkok, Thailand, according to industry sources [...]

Want to keep reading?

Sign up for a trial to have full access to our articles for 7 days!

Proposal to slash Prince William Sound pink salmon hatchery production panned by fishing groups, civic leaders

Cooke closes bumper deal for Peruvian fishmeal giant

free read Japan revises 2025 whaling quotas with higher minke limit, lower Bryde’s allowance

Tradex: Dungy, snow crab supplies tight ahead of holidays

AdvertisementX

Contact the author [email protected]

Stay on the pulse

Get recommendations, data, editor’s picks, and the latest news from around the seafood world straight to your inbox.

Select your interests

Please select at least one newsletter d indicates our daily newsletters | 2w indicates twice-weekly | All others sent weekly All briefings are sent weekly, unless otherwise indicated
Region
Breaking news
Jobs
Species
Topic

Fill in your details

Please select at least one newsletter!
  • (eg new industry reports, prices data)
  • (eg subscription or report early birds)
  • (eg advertising, trade shows news)
How we handle your data We never share, sell or distribute our subscribers’ data. You may at any time unsubsribe from our newsletters, and request that we erase all information stored about you. Please check our Privacy policy for more details.

We use MailChimp and HubSpot as our email campaign platforms. By subscribing, you agree that the information you provide will be transferred to MailChimp and HubSpot for processing in accordance with their privacy policies (MailChimp privacy policy, HubSpot privacy policy) and terms (MailChimp terms, HubSpot terms).

Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm your selection and start receiving newsletters.

Cookies on Undercurrent News

We use cookies for performance, security and analytics. To stop seeing this banner click Accept, or select Manage cookies to set your preferences and privacy settings.