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China increases seafood production in 2025, but expands its aquatic trade deficit

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9)

The growth in aquaculture and distant-water catches was insufficient to meet domestic demand, leading to a seafood trade deficit of US$4.218 billion. Beijing – China significantly raised its fisheries production during the year 2025, consolidating its position as a global powerhouse in the aquaculture, processing, and trade of seafood. However, the official report released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs reveals that the country faced unprecedented import pressure, purchasing a higher volume and value from abroad, which led to a notable increase in its trade deficit within the sector. According to the Statistical Bulletin of the National Fisheries Economy 2025, published on July 27 by the Fisheries and Fisheries Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MOA), total production of seafood and aquatic products re... FULL STORY

Ecuador Scientific proposal suggests relaxing Eastern Pacific tuna closure from 64 to 42 days Jul 28, 00:10 Scientific staff from the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) recommend gradually reducing closure... FULL STORY		Norway Norway Pelagic Fishing Update Week 29 and 30 Jul 28, 00:10 Catches from weeks 29 and 30 record key landings of herring, blue whiting, mackerel, and other species in Norw... FULL STORY

South Korea Korea accelerates the transformation of 'Gim' into a global food brand Jul 28, 00:10 Mokpo boosted its seaweed exports by 37% during the first half of the year, exceeding USD 110 million, while D... FULL STORY		Faroe Islands Faroe Islands Considers Adding 750 Fishing Days to Coastal Fleet Amid Cod Recovery Crisis Jul 27, 00:10 The Ministry proposes expanding Group 5B allocation by 22% to prevent fleet tie-up, a measure putting pressure... FULL STORY

Australia
Australia Evaluates Environmental Sustainability of Western Trawl Fisheries, Putting Scampi and Deepwater Prawn Exports Under Scrutiny
Jul 28, 05:00
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water keeps public consultation open until August 24, a key process defining the renewal of ... FULL STORY

United States
Infectious cancer discovered in fish for the first time
Jul 28, 01:20
Researchers found a transmissible clonal melanoma among the American catfish population in Lake Memphremagog, located on the border between the United... FULL STORY

Argentina
Exports Rise in H1 2026, Though Less Spectacular Than Figures Suggest
Jul 28, 00:10
Official statistics reveal a year-on-year growth exceeding 16% for export sales during the first half of 2026. However, the overall figure reflects an... FULL STORY

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Brazil Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Brazilian fishing sector gains access to credit to mitigate the effects of US tariffs

Russian Federation Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Pollock on top but sardines, mackerel, and saury are the popular Russian fish caught in the Far East

Republic of Ireland Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Bim drives sustainable change in the seafood sector through collaboration.

European Union Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	MAC and LDAC Demanded Stricter EU Squid Import Controls While Omitting the Spanish Fleet

South Korea Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	South Korea Raises High-Temperature Alert Level and Activates Daily Aquaculture Surveillance

Spain Jul 27, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Industrias Pesqueras: Countdown begins for the 28th edition of ForoAcui—a key event for analyzing challenges in aquaculture

Worldwide Jul 27, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other media \| iPac.acuicultura: Estimates for consumption, exports, and global prices through 2035, according to the OECD-FAO report

United Kingdom Jul 27, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Focus: Good marks of herring as the Scottish fishery begins to gather pace.

Thailand Jul 27, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Farmer: Thailand takes first step into salmon farming

European Union Jul 27, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| WorldFishing: Seafood Alliance seeks protein recognition

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