Seafood

China's Q1 2026 seafood imports soared as white shrimp, Atlantic salmon, Alaska pollock, squid and cuttlefish shipments surged amid strong market demand and supply recovery.

China's seafood imports surged in early 2026, with strong growth in shrimp, salmon, pollock, and squid, driven by pre-holiday demand, rising global supply, and shifting trade dynamics.

China's seafood imports expanded strongly in 2025, led by frozen white shrimp, Atlantic salmon, Alaska pollock and squid, as customs data showed rising volumes, concentrated sourcing and shifting global trade flows.

China's September 2025 seafood imports saw a sharp month-on-month spike in pollock shipments while frozen white shrimp volumes held steady, newly released customs data shows.