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Final Report on the Autumn Salmon Catch: Ishikari and Shiribeshi Districts
JAPAN
Tuesday, December 03, 2024, 06:40 (GMT + 9)
The autumn salmon fishing season in the Ishikari and Shiribeshi districts concluded on November 20th, with the Ishikari-Shiribeshi Sea Area Fisheries Adjustment Committee releasing the catch data on November 26th.
Despite a significant reduction in catch volume compared to the previous year, higher unit prices drove a notable increase in revenue.
Key Highlights of the 2024 Salmon Catch
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.png) Total Catch:
- 504,581 fish (69% compared to the previous year)
- 1,379 tons (66% compared to the previous year)
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Total Revenue:
- 1.575 billion yen (113% of the previous year's value)
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Unit Prices:
- Average price per kilogram: 1,143 yen (172% increase)
- Average price per fish: 3,123 yen (163% increase)
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Average Fish Weight:
- 2.73 kg, which is 151 grams less than the previous year.
Catch Data by Fishery Cooperative
(Figures in parentheses represent percentages compared to the previous year)
| Cooperative |
Fish (units) |
Weight (tons) |
Revenue (million yen) |
| Shimamaki |
10,137 (25%) |
26 (22%) |
23.42 (34%) |
| Suttsu |
28,679 (63%) |
69 (56%) |
71.95 (78%) |
| Iwanai District |
31,018 (61%) |
85 (55%) |
92.22 (91%) |
| Furu District |
15,924 (50%) |
40 (47%) |
38.32 (77%) |
| Higashi Shakotan |
40,112 (86%) |
125 (86%) |
139.74 (153%) |
| Yoichi District |
43,988 (102%) |
110 (96%) |
125.51 (168%) |
| Otaru City |
29,156 (77%) |
74 (75%) |
85.04 (138%) |
| Ishikari Bay |
305,567 (71%) |
846 (68%) |
999.59 (117%) |
District Total
- Catch: 504,581 fish (69%)
- Weight: 1,379 tons (66%)
- Revenue: 1.575 billion yen (113%)
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Summary
While the total number of fish caught and weight fell by over 30% compared to the previous year, increased prices per kilogram and fish compensated for the reduced catch volume, driving a 13% rise in overall revenue. Ishikari Bay recorded the largest contribution to the district totals, with over 305,000 fish caught and nearly 1 billion yen in revenue.
These preliminary figures highlight the resilience of the fishing industry in adapting to challenges through value optimization.
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