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International Aquafeed Directory 2023-24

Welcome to the 27th edition of the International Aquafeed Directory & Buyers’ Guide 2023/24, the essential guide for everyone involved in the global aquafeed industry. Last year I wrote about the effects of the war, and the challenges resulting from rising fuel costs, but the industry showed great resilience. The impact of inflation and reduced consumer spending dampened growth in the market at the beginning of the year, but an expected increase in aquaculture production will compensate for a mall decline in wild catches. This edition contains information relating to 450+ businesses and over 850 products, coupled with useful and practical information including the extruder and expander guide. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses that have contributed to the completion of this directory. I also hope that all of our readers across the world remain safe and well.

Welcome to the 27th edition of the International Aquafeed Directory & Buyers’ Guide 2023/24, the essential guide for everyone involved in the global aquafeed industry.
Last year I wrote about the effects of the war, and the challenges resulting from rising fuel costs, but the industry showed great resilience. The impact of inflation and reduced consumer spending dampened growth in the market at the beginning of the year, but an expected increase in aquaculture production will compensate for a mall decline in wild catches.
This edition contains information relating to 450+ businesses and over 850 products, coupled with useful and practical information including the extruder and expander guide.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses that have contributed to the completion of this directory. I also hope that all of our readers across the world remain safe and well.

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9<br />

FAO GLOBAL FISH ECONOMY FAO<br />

LOBSTER<br />

The overall situation in <strong>2023</strong> indicates<br />

limited supplies, with rising demand<br />

from China and the United States<br />

causing prices to strengthen. The EU-US<br />

Agreement on Lobster Tariffs, which<br />

eliminated tariffs on American- caught<br />

lobsters exported to the European<br />

Union, has not increased export<br />

volumes. Instead, American exporters<br />

have continued to target the Chinese<br />

market, while Canadian exporters are<br />

now reaping the benefits of increased<br />

demand in Europe. The popularity of<br />

spiny warm water lobster is on the rise<br />

in North America, now accounting for<br />

22 percent of US lobster consumption.<br />

At the same time, catches are expected to<br />

continue to decline, having already<br />

fallen by approximately 4 000 tonnes<br />

since 2021.<br />

CRAB<br />

The total global snow crab quota for<br />

<strong>2023</strong> has been set at 160 000 tonnes, the<br />

highest since 2012. Canada, the Russian<br />

Federation and Norway have all<br />

increased their quotas, while the Alaskan<br />

snow crab fishery closed early in<br />

response to a sudden drop in stocks.<br />

There are also large inventories left over<br />

from the 2022 harvest. Demand has<br />

been low over the past 12 months,<br />

reeling in prices considerably and<br />

leading to disputes between fishers and<br />

processors.<br />

Figure 6. US king crab prices<br />

The market for Dungeness crab is<br />

tight, with the Oregon season delayed by<br />

excessive levels of domoic acid. The<br />

season started in February but may close<br />

again if excessive levels of the biotoxin<br />

are detected. The Californian season<br />

closed earlier than anticipated, following<br />

a number of entanglement cases of<br />

humpback whales. Interestingly, prices<br />

have maintained a low level, reflecting<br />

weak consumer demand.<br />

The Russian Federation, previously a<br />

major exporter of king crab and snow<br />

crab to the United States and Canada,<br />

has had to redirect its exports. Much of<br />

the excess supply has found its way to<br />

Asia, particularly China, the Republic of<br />

Korea and Japan.<br />

BIVALVES<br />

Demand for bivalves was relatively<br />

subdued throughout 2022, with higher<br />

prices prevailing. Supply was also<br />

limited, experiencing a decline<br />

compared to previous years due to<br />

various challenges, including adverse<br />

weather in producer regions and<br />

increased production costs. These<br />

factors are expected to continue into<br />

<strong>2023</strong>, keeping supplies limited.<br />

The mussel trade experienced a<br />

significant reduction last year, primarily<br />

due to a sharp decrease in trade with the<br />

Russian Federation. Exports from Chile,<br />

in particular, were heavily affected by<br />

this trade disruption. Spain, the largest<br />

market and producer of mussels in the<br />

European Union, was impacted by the<br />

reduced trade but remained the main<br />

exporter. France and Italy, the second<br />

and third largest producers, also faced<br />

challenges.<br />

In contrast, the oyster trade expanded<br />

during the same period, driven by strong<br />

demand in the US market. France<br />

remained the leading exporter of oysters,<br />

and its trade volume increased<br />

compared to 2021. However, oyster<br />

production in the Thau region of France<br />

faced difficulties due to the high<br />

mortalities caused by exceptionally<br />

warm weather.<br />

CEPHALOPODS<br />

Sustained growth in the demand for<br />

octopus has depleted several stocks,<br />

resulting in continued limited supplies.<br />

Trade volumes have declined further in<br />

<strong>2023</strong>, while prices have strengthened<br />

greatly. The availability of octopus is<br />

expected to remain limited, and further<br />

price increases are expected.<br />

Squid catches were lower than usual<br />

in early <strong>2023</strong>. The Argentine squid<br />

season is off to a disappointing start,<br />

with the 65 000 tonnes of illex squid<br />

(Illex argentinus) landed within the first<br />

three months of the year being<br />

considerably below the same period in<br />

previous years. The world market is<br />

expected to tighten due to limited<br />

supplies from other regions, and prices<br />

will rise as a consequence. Trade is<br />

expected to drop in <strong>2023</strong>. China will<br />

maintain its position as the largest<br />

importer and exporter, despite a decline<br />

in its share of trade.<br />

Claw and sections, red, EXW New York. Source: INFOFISH Trade News<br />

n Reprinted by kind permission of the<br />

Products, Trade and Marketing Branch<br />

under the Policy and Resources Division of<br />

the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture<br />

Department, the Food and Agriculture<br />

Organization of the United Nations.<br />

The full version, including the ‘Fish and<br />

Fishery Products Section’ can be found at<br />

FAO. <strong>2023</strong>. Food Outlook – Biannual Report<br />

on Global Food Markets: June <strong>2023</strong>. Food<br />

Outlook, 06. Rome, Italy. https://www.fao.org<br />

/3/cc3020en/cc3020en.pdf<br />

Further fisheries commodity analysis can<br />

be found in the GLOBEFISH Highlights -<br />

http://www.fao.org/in-action/globefish/en/<br />

INTERNATIONAL AQUAFEED DIRECTORY <strong>2023</strong>/<strong>24</strong>

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