TUNA Higher global fuel costs and low catching have pushed suppliers to move up the value for whole round frozen skipjack tuna. The latest news out of Bangkok is that market …
Market Trends – December 2020
TUNA Fish prices are trending upward these days. Skipjack is $1,400/MT or more and suppliers are expecting that to increase to $1,500/MT after the new year. The primary cause …
Market Trends – October 2020
TUNA Skipjack tuna price is holding steady, remaining at $1,300/MT in the month of October. Thai packers are trying to bid at $1,200-$1,250/MT but fish traders have declined …
Market Trends – September 2020
TUNA Tuna consumption worldwide increased over the first half of this year. US imports are up 17% and overall retail sales are up 30% year to date. However, fishing is still …
Market Trends – August 2020
TUNA Tuna pricing is stepping up faster than expected. Current supply is very poor, in part caused by the number of fishing vessels that are in quarantine. Current market …
Market Trends – June 2020
TUNA The value of whole around skipjack tuna is continuing to soften in the month of June, despite a rather stable supply of raw material being shipped to Bangkok. The …
Market Trends – April 2020
TUNA SKJ price is stable at $1,500/MT and there is no sign for decrease as the demand reported by Asian suppliers including Thailand remains at a high level. One supplier …
Market Trends – March 2020
TUNA Another price increase for skipjack tuna raw material was recorded in both world tuna hubs, Bangkok and Manta, with rates in a continuous rise since …
