Prices for cod dropped 13.6 percent over the past 12 months, with representative Danish prices now at £3,397 (€4,181/$5,525) per metric ton, following a 10.5 percent drop over the past month.
Haddock prices went down by 24.2 percent to £873.3 (€1,075/$1,420) per metric ton, while coley and plaice have also seen lower prices, nose diving 18.5 percent to a metric ton-price of £1,233 (€1,518/$2,005) and 10.9 percent to £1,362 (€1,676/$2,215) per metric ton, respectively.
Away from whitefish, prices have seen a boost over the past 12 months.
Representative Belgium prices for coldwater shrimp increased 25.6 year-on-year to £2,661 (€3,275/$4,328) per metric ton, even though they went down by 3.2 percent over the past month.
Reasons for the increase are high demand, and reduced quotas in Greenland and the Gulf of Maine, as well as an expected reduction in Canada's total allowable catch.
Prices for yellowfin tuna in the Indian Ocean went up by 17.8 percent over the past year to £1,969 (€2,424/$3,202) per metric ton, even though they recently fell by 3.5 percent month-on-month.
Thai prices for skipjack tuna on the other hand went up by 5.8 percent to £1,268 (€1,561/$2,062).6 year-on-year, even though they saw a steep decline of 11.1 percent over the last month.
Prices for Norwegian salmon are also on the path to recovery over the past six months, Mintec noted.
In Spain, representative prices for jack mackerel went up 8.8 over the past 12 months to £2,293 (€2,822/$3,729) per metric ton, while prices for sardines saw an increase of 3.9 percent to £2,140 (€2,634/$3,480) per metric ton.
Alaska pollock prices continue climb
Report tracks sharp rise in value, though prices for other Alaska groundfish species have held steady.
A new Seafood Intelligence Report from market analysts at Marko Partners shows the strong year-on-year rise for prices on Alaska pollock over the past year, noting that across the board, product values have climbed.
The report compares prices for six Alaska groundfish products for the period between January and September of 2012 to the year prior, showing that non-Alaska pollock products have shown mixed performance.
Pacific cod prices, for example, have held steady over the past year.
Alaska Pollock roe, however, fell in price by 14 percent, the report noted.
(seafoo.vasep.com.vn) Ca Mau Province is stepping up efforts to protect aquatic resources and promote transparent and sustainable fisheries, joining the country’s efforts to have the European Commission (EC) remove its “yellow card” warning for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam has strengthened its position in China’s massive seafood market, becoming the largest lobster supplier while maintaining a dominant share of the country’s imported pangasius.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietfish 2026 was more than just a larger exhibition space. Through B2B meetings, booth discussions, production-chain visits and post-show feedback, businesses and buyers found something more concrete: suitable suppliers, processing capabilities, technology solutions, new markets and a foundation for building long-term trust and partnerships.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States declined significantly in the first seven months of 2026. Cumulative export value reached US$18 million, down 42% from the same period in 2025. In July alone, exports amounted to just US$2 million, plunging 70%, indicating a clear slowdown in import demand from the US market.
(vasep.com.vn) At the seminar “Global Seafood Markets and the Future Workforce: Trends, Opportunities and Directions for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector,” held as part of VIETFISH 2026, Ms. Shirlene Maria Anthonysamy, Fisheries Officer (Markets) and GLOBEFISH Coordinator at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), presented initiatives aimed at promoting youth participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the United States reached US$189 million, down 8% year-on-year. In July alone, export value reached US$22 million, down 28%. This trend indicates that U.S. demand for pangasius imports has remained relatively cautious this year, as importers tend to maintain moderate inventory levels and limit stockpiling.
(vasep.com.vn) After three days at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam International Fisheries Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 – has successfully concluded, leaving a strong impression in terms of scale, visitor numbers, the quality of business connections, and innovative activities. With more than 14,000 m² of exhibition space, 335 companies, 568 booths, participation from representatives of 17 countries and territories, and nearly 15,000 visitors, VIETFISH 2026 has once again affirmed its role as an important meeting point for Vietnam’s and the global seafood industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Held as part of Vietfish 2026 from August 19–21 at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, a series of five specialized seminars provided the seafood business community with updates on markets, technology, standards, human resources and cooperation opportunities. With the participation of experts, international organizations, government agencies and businesses from Vietnam and abroad, the seminars created an additional platform for professional exchange alongside the exhibition’s product showcases and business networking activities.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the morning of August 19, 2026, the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition – VIETFISH 2026 officially opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. With 568 booths representing 335 companies, alongside the presence of senior government officials, local authorities, diplomatic missions and international partners, VIETFISH 2026 kicks off three days of business networking, technology exchange and market engagement under the overarching theme “Innovation and Sustainability.”
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) officially announces that the Vietnam International Seafood Exhibition (Vietfish 2026) will take place from August 19–21, 2026, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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