Undercurrent News expands its industry-leading US wholesale price coverage with new assessments for crab and salmon.

UCN has further strengthened its US wholesale pricing platform, expanding the total number of assessments to 367 across shrimp, groundfish, farmed whitefish, scallops, lobster, crab and salmon.

This latest expansion introduces new pricing coverage for crab and salmon, providing seafood industry professionals with an even more comprehensive view of wholesale market trends.

Tom Seaman, co-founder and editorial director of UCN, highlighted the significance of this expansion:

"At Undercurrent, we are committed to providing the most transparent, data-driven market intelligence available to seafood professionals worldwide. Adding crab and salmon assessments to our US wholesale pricing platform is another major step forward, giving the industry the real-time insights they need to navigate today’s rapidly evolving market."

A closer look at US wholesale price assessments

With the addition of crab and salmon, the platform now tracks:

• Crab – 61 assessments (NEW)
• Salmon – 16 assessments (NEW)
• Shrimp – 131 assessments
• Groundfish – 65 assessments
• Farmed Whitefish – 22 assessments
• Scallops – 29 assessments
• Lobster – 43 assessments

How the platform works

Weekly US wholesale price assessments: Published every Wednesday at 12 PM EST, tracking $/lb, average price and percentage change from the previous week.

Market wrap-up: Alongside price updates, commentary provides context on market shifts, supply chain developments and key price drivers.

Market pulse previews: Every Monday at 12 PM EST, a preview is released ahead of Wednesday’s assessments, offering an early read on market sentiment.

Historical data & trends: Users can easily switch between current and past pricing to analyze trends and track long-term market movements.

Why this matters now

The expansion of US wholesale price assessments comes at a critical time, with the seafood industry facing potential tariff increases on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Accurate, real-time pricing data is more important than ever, helping businesses adjust strategies, anticipate costs, and stay competitive in an evolving trade landscape.

Get access to US wholesale price data

Undercurrent is committed to enhancing price transparency and delivering the insights that drive informed decision-making.

For more information or to request a live demo, contact [email protected].

Undercurrent's new US wholesale pricing platform is now totally open for all users, even those without subscriptions or even free accounts, until Feb. 10.