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08/25/2026

[Shorts] - Po***ck Market Splits: Tight Supply Meets Trade Barriers
--- Russia had harvested roughly 1.5 million metric tons by August 10 against a 2026 TAC of about 2.4 million metric tons. As reported by UCN, Russian H&G production through early August was around 450,000 metric tons, about 2% behind 2025, while Chinese raw-material use and finished-product exports have increased considerably. Stronger processing demand against slightly lower H&G production is keeping raw material tight despite the sizable harvest.

Trade restrictions are further segmenting the market. Russian-origin po***ck cannot enter the US even when processed in China, limiting substitution options for US-bound programs. Europe can still use Russian-origin fish, but its exclusion from reduced-duty EU tariff quotas makes it less attractive for some buyers. This leaves restricted markets more dependent on Alaskan or other compliant supply.

Full Report: https://www.tradexfoods.com/3mmi/2026/08-24-2026-po***ck-market-update-raw-material-prices-push-higher-as-supply-remains-tight

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08/24/2026

[Shorts] - POLLLOCK SUPPLY TIGHTENS. PRICES SURGE.
--- The global po***ck market remains exceptionally firm as Chinese processors compete for limited H&G raw material. Current indications out of China put Russian H&G at around $2,600 per metric ton and Alaskan H&G at around $3,300 per metric ton. Our Recommendation is that buyers protect near-term requirements while remaining cautious about overcommitting at today’s elevated costs.

Russian raw material has risen sharply from around $1,800 to $1,900 per metric ton in March and roughly $2,000 through much of the spring and early summer. According to UCN’s Week 34 assessment, Russian 25-centimeter-plus H&G reached another record, with demand continuing to outpace supply.

Full Report: https://www.tradexfoods.com/3mmi/2026/08-24-2026-po***ck-market-update-raw-material-prices-push-higher-as-supply-remains-tight

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08/24/2026

EP807 • August 24, 2026 • 2:30min watch
PO***CK PRICES SURGE AS RAW MATERIAL TIGHTENS
--- Po***ck raw material prices are pushing higher, with Russian H&G now indicated around $2,600/MT and Alaskan H&G around $3,300/MT. Tight H&G availability, strong Chinese processing demand, and restrictions on Russian-origin supply are supporting the market despite sizable harvest volumes. Find out what buyers should expect as higher replacement costs move through the supply chain. Watch to find out more.

FULL REPORT: https://www.tradexfoods.com/3mmi/2026/08-24-2026-po***ck-market-update-raw-material-prices-push-higher-as-supply-remains-tight

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08/20/2026

[Shorts] - Why Frozen Pacific Halibut Is So Hard to Find
--- The bigger market story is where the catch is going. Almost all current landings are moving into the fresh market, with fresh indications around $17 to $18 per pound USD and fillets and fletches largely committed to established programs. As a result, very little production is reaching freezers, keeping frozen H&G, fillets, and fletches difficult to source despite more than 10 million pounds already harvested.

Full Report: https://www.tradexfoods.com/3mmi/2026/08-17-2026-pacific-halibut-supply-remains-tight-as-fresh-demand-absorbs-landings

08/19/2026

[Shorts] - Pacific Halibut Harvest Matches 2025 — But Supply Is Lower

--- As of August 3, Pacific halibut harvest reached 10.15 million pounds, or 44 percent of the 23.18 million-pound fishery limit, nearly identical to the 10.19 million pounds harvested at the same point last year. However, the 2026 fishery limit is approximately 610,000 pounds lower than 2025, while the Canada-U.S. TCEY was reduced to 29.33 million pounds, meaning similar harvest volumes are drawing from a smaller overall supply.

Regionally, harvest progress remains balanced, with British Columbia at 49 percent, Southeast Alaska at 46 percent, Central Gulf of Alaska at 45 percent, and Western Gulf of Alaska at 47 percent. Area 2A, covering Washington, Oregon, and California, is the exception at 63 percent, running well ahead of last year.

Full Report: https://www.tradexfoods.com/3mmi/2026/08-17-2026-pacific-halibut-supply-remains-tight-as-fresh-demand-absorbs-landings

🐟 ALASKA & RUSSIA SALMON SEASON UPDATE — AUGUST 18, 2026The 2026 wild salmon season is moving deeper into its late-summe...
08/18/2026

🐟 ALASKA & RUSSIA SALMON SEASON UPDATE — AUGUST 18, 2026

The 2026 wild salmon season is moving deeper into its late-summer production window, but Alaska and Russia are developing very different supply stories.

🇺🇸 Alaska: Statewide harvest has reached 72.1 million fish, or roughly 57% of forecast. The major change is pink salmon—more than 15 million fish have been added since Aug. 11, driven by a major surge from Kodiak and Southeast Alaska. Sockeye has delivered at 36.6M fish, chum remains dependable, while coho continues to lag and Prince William Sound remains a significant weak spot.

🇷🇺 Russia: Pacific salmon harvest has reached 81,937 MT, or 35.7% of the revised 229,678 MT forecast. Chum and coho are gaining late-season momentum, sockeye has reached 48.4% of forecast, but pink remains the biggest risk at just 37.3% of its revised target. Kamchatka continues to dominate production, although Khabarovsk and Sakhalin are becoming increasingly important contributors.

📈 Buyer takeaway: Wild salmon availability is improving on both sides of the Pacific, particularly for Alaska pink and Russian chum. However, neither season currently points toward broad oversupply—buyers should take advantage of improving availability while remaining selective by species and origin.

08/18/2026

[Short] - Pacific Halibut Supply Tightens Despite 2025-Level Harvest

--- As the 2026 Pacific halibut season moves through the second half of summer, harvests are tracking remarkably close to last year despite a lower coastwide catch limit. However, strong fresh demand continues to absorb most new-season production, leaving very little product available for the frozen market. Our recommendation is for buyers to pay close attention to their purchasing strategy as the season progresses, as waiting for market conditions to improve may come with added risk.

As of August 3, Pacific halibut harvest reached 10.15 million pounds, or 44 percent of the 23.18 million-pound fishery limit, nearly identical to the 10.19 million pounds harvested at the same point last year. However, the 2026 fishery limit is approximately 610,000 pounds lower than 2025, while the Canada-U.S. TCEY was reduced to 29.33 million pounds, meaning similar harvest volumes are drawing from a smaller overall supply.

Full Report: https://www.tradexfoods.com/3mmi/2026/08-17-2026-pacific-halibut-supply-remains-tight-as-fresh-demand-absorbs-landings

08/17/2026

EP806 • August 17, 2026 • 2:30min watch
PACIFIC HALIBUT HARVEST ON PACE, BUT FROZEN SUPPLY IS TIGHT
--- Pacific halibut harvest is keeping pace with 2025, but a smaller fishery limit and strong fresh demand are tightening the supply picture. With most current landings moving fresh and little production reaching freezers, frozen H&G, fillets, and fletches remain difficult to secure. Find out what buyers should expect as the season moves into fall. Watch to find out more.

🐟 ALASKA & RUSSIA SALMON HARVEST UPDATE | AUG. 13, 2026The 2026 wild salmon season continues to develop on both sides of...
08/13/2026

🐟 ALASKA & RUSSIA SALMON HARVEST UPDATE | AUG. 13, 2026

The 2026 wild salmon season continues to develop on both sides of the Pacific, but the supply picture remains uneven.

🇺🇸 Alaska: Statewide harvest is approaching 60 million fish, reaching 59.9M. Sockeye remains the foundation of the season at 36.5M fish, while pink salmon has accelerated to 15.2M. Chum remains a solid contributor at 7.7M, but the season now hinges heavily on late-August pink and coho production.

🇷🇺 Russia: Harvest has reached 74,754 MT, or roughly 32.6% of the 229,028 MT forecast. Pink remains the largest volume driver at 39,089 MT, while chum continues to provide one of the strongest commercial signals at 18,088 MT. Sakhalin is also beginning to contribute more meaningful volume.

📊 Buyer Takeaway: Wild salmon availability is improving, particularly for sockeye, chum and increasingly pink salmon—but neither fishery is signaling broad oversupply. August production remains critical, especially for pink salmon, while improving Russian chum catches should support greater availability of frozen chum and roe-bearing raw material.

The next few weeks will be pivotal in determining how the 2026 wild salmon supply picture finishes.

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