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Seafood Trends 

Farmer's Report - September 11, 2026

 

All seafood pricing trends are based on Urner Barry data and supplier quotes as of September 8, 2026.

Shrimp, Domestic

Shell-On Whites:  

Vendors report that pricing is steady and that, following a strong start to the season, production has slowed down to a normal pace.

Domestic Browns: 

Vendors report that pricing is steady and that, following a strong start to the season, production has slowed down to a normal pace.

Domestic Puds: 

Vendors report that pricing is steady and that, following a strong start to the season, production has slowed down to a normal pace.

 

Shrimp, Imported

Black Tigers and Whites:  

Vendors report lower pricing across the complex.

Mexican Browns and Whites:  

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Argentine Red: 

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Catfish

Domestic:  

Processors report steady prices.

Imported:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Atlantic Farmed Salmon

Frozen Portions:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Fresh Chilean:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Mahi-Mahi

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Vendors expect the season in Peru to begin this month.

Tilapia

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week.

Pangasius

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week.

Tuna, Yellowfin

(Frozen Steaks & Loins):

Pricing is stable, as reported by Urner Barry.

 

Whitefish Complex

Cod:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Suppliers continue to face supply constraints on both Atlantic and Pacific Cod, as reduced quotas have tightened overall availability.

Pollock:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Vendors report that supply is tight due to increased demand.

Haddock:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week, with supply remaining constrained.

Flounder:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing this week.

Swordfish

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Scallops

SEA:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

BAY:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

King Crab

(Red & Golden):

Urner Barry reported steady pricing and fair inventory levels.

Crabmeat

(Blue & Red, Pasteurized):

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week, but supply constraints and tariff-related challenges continue to impact the market. Many suppliers are managing inventory conservatively and limiting new customer commitments to maintain existing supply levels.

Snow Crab

Alaskan:

Two large vendors report that they have no product remaining from the 2025/2026 season. The 2026/2027 quota should be announced by the end of October or the beginning of November.

Canadian:

Urner Barry reported steady prices this week.

Lobster

North American Lobster Tails:

Urner Barry reported steady prices this week. Suppliers report that the new season has been impacted by adverse weather, which is slowing fishing activity.

North American Lobster Meat:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing week-over-week.

Lobster Tails, Warm-Water:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

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