Russia's fish and seafood exports to China hit a record high in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 844,000 tons valued at over $2.4 billion. This represents a 14% increase in volume and a 54% surge in value compared to the same period in 2025.
Russian fish and seafood exports to Japan decreased by 8% in volume and 1% in value from January to May 2026, totaling 43,000 tons worth $323 million, according to the Fish Union. Notable changes include increased surimi and pollock fillet shipments, but decreased frozen pollock, snow crab, and king crab exports.
Russia saw a significant increase in fish and seafood exports to China from January to May 2026. Physical volume rose by 16% to 672,000 metric tons, while value surged by 53% to nearly $2.06 billion, according to the Fish Union.
Russia's fish and seafood exports to China rose 13% in volume and 46% in value from January to April 2026, reaching 550,000 tons worth over $1.6 billion, according to the Fish Union.
The UK and EU are close to finalising a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement to reduce Brexit trade barriers. The deal would end physical checks on farm produce and eliminate £200 veterinary certificates, while potentially removing "Not for EU" labelling requirements. It could significantly boost Scottish langoustine and oyster exports, though customs, VAT and safety declarations will still be required. The agreement involves "dynamic alignment" with EU rules, though critics argue the UK has leverage for a mutual recognition approach instead.
