During the closing of week 43 and the beginning of week 44, the behavior of the main international markets showed relevant variations in both arrival volume and prices.

In the United States, 1,586 shipments were recorded, a slight decrease of 1% compared to the previous week, although 15% higher than the same period last year. Mexico maintained a dominant share of 93%, while California, the Dominican Republic, and Chile showed notable increases in their shipments, with rises of 35%, 25%, and 6%, respectively. In contrast, Mexican shipments decreased by 2%, indicating a slight contraction after weeks of growth. Regarding prices, week 44 reflects a moderate recovery, with increases of 17% in large sizes (32–40) and 5–6% in the remaining sizes.

In Europe, the market saw a 7% decrease in imports, reaching 602 containers, although this remains 1% higher than the previous year. Chile accounted for 56% of the market share, followed by Colombia (20%) and Israel (13%). Despite the general price drop in Rotterdam, some sizes saw declines of up to 24%. Spain, meanwhile, experienced a slight price improvement of 10% on average, with stability across most sizes.

Finally, the Chinese market showed positive momentum, with a 47% increase in weekly arrivals and a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 25 containers. Chile accounted for 68% of the volume, while Peru made up the remaining 32%. Despite the increase in arrivals, prices for medium-sized fish declined, falling below the levels of the previous two years.

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