Southeast Dungies tank; Golden king crab increases: Global markets move from supply concerns to sales demand.
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KDLG: Bristol Bay Fishermen express concerns over Northline, Silver Bay and BBEDC’s new arrangements
The partnership has many fishermen feeling concerned about processor consolidation in the Bay, and reduced markets.
Tradex: AK Salmon Season Update: Bristol Bay Enters Peak Production, Sockeye Supply Improves
Sockeye catches are increasing but Alaska remains on track for a significantly smaller harvest than last year, and Russia’s reduced forecast further tightens the global wild salmon outlook.
Tradex 2026 Global Salmon Outlook: Alaska, Russia, Japan Forecasts Point to Tight Supply
Global wild salmon harvest projections could drop by over 30%. Lower AK and Russian pink salmon catches, combined with continued weakness in Japanese chum returns, could create one of the tightest wild salmon suppllies in recent memory.
Peggy Parker/Seafoodnews.com – Silver Bay Raises Opening Price for Bristol Bay Sockeye Up 23% From 2025
Silver Bay called it a “conservative starting price for the 2026 season.”
Tradex: Farmed Atlantic Halibut: Premium Alternative as Wild Pacific Halibut Supply to Reach Record Lows
As wild halibut supply shrinks, farmed Atlantic halibut from Norway is emerging as a premium alternative for buyers seeking consistent availability, reliable sizing, and long-term stability.
Tradex: Global Seafood Market 2026: Supply Crunch Drives Cod, Pollock & Salmon to Record Prices
Wild pink salmon markets face disruption due to a “supply shock” stemming from sharp declines in AK and Russia and rising costs.
Bristol Bay economic report provides insights into the sockeye salmon market
Track the sockeye fishery value, value shares by sector and upward price trends at ex-vessel, first wholesale, and export.
The Winding Glass by John Sackton: Diesel Prices Tip of the Iceberg for Seafood Industry as Impacts Multiply Downstream
Seafood costs are going up while consumer purchasing power is going down. The margin squeeze will be felt across all sectors well into 2027.
Tradex: Global Snow Crab Season Begins: Record Supply Meets Delays and Timing-Driven Pricing
“The central issue is no longer how much crab is produced, but who can place product into the markets that set price.” Global crab guru, Les Hodges.