Seafood Report

Seafood- September US shell on (10.8%) and total (3.1%) shrimp imports were lower than the prior year which is not surprising given the depressed shrimp prices and US dollar value.  2009 through September US shrimp imports were 2.5% smaller than a year ago.  US shrimp imports going forward could be mitigated by the above mentioned factors which eventually should be bullish for the shrimp markets.  2009 through September US salmon filet/steak imports were 5.6% less than 2008.

 

Market Trend

Supplies

Price vs. Last Year

Salmon, Whole (10-12 lb)

Steady

Good

Higher

Catfish, Filets

Steady

Good

Higher

Trout, Drn. (8-14 oz)

Steady

Good

Higher

Shrimp (16-20 count)

Decreasing

Good

Lower

Shrimp (61-70 count)

Steady

Good

Lower

Shrimp, Tiger (26-30 count)

Steady

Good

Higher

Snow Crab Legs (5-8 oz)

Steady

Good

Lower

Snow Crab Legs (8 oz up)

Steady

Good

N/A

Cod Tails, 3-7 oz. Frz.

Steady

Good

Lower

Cod Loins, 3-12 oz. Frz.

Steady

Good

Lower

Salmon Portions, 4-8 oz. Frz.

Steady

Good

Higher