Infoflsh Trade News

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BULLETIN: Brunei/China: Moll to help develop Brunei's fisheries; China/S. Korea: Revised fisheries trade pact agreed; Hong Kong: Ban on fishing trawlers imminent; India: US urged to implement WTO ruling on shrimp soon; Power-cuts affect seafood exports; Malaysia: EU welcomes Malaysia's initiative to set up food security bureau; Pakistan: Seafood exports could rise to US$ 300 million if EU ban lifted; Philippines: Fishermen seek fuel discount; Vietnam: Shrimp farmers affected by increasing costs EU: Possible suspension of fisheries pact with Mauritania; Denmark/Laos: US 3.6 dollar million grant keeps Mekong River Commission (MRC) afloat; FROZEN FISH: Europe: The EC has recommended cod fishing quotas be cut in some areas of the Baltic sea; USA: Tilapia imports down 5% during January-June 2008. Supplies from China fell by 15%; Costa Rica: The government has forbidden landing of sharks without fins; CHILLED AND FROZEN TUNA: Japan The sashimi tuna market is yet to improve. Supplies are low and prices are firm; The fishing season for Boston bluefin has commenced but catches are very poor. Some catches are also diverted to the US market, affecting supplies to Japan; To combat IUU fishing, Japan has placed more efforts on DNA testing, as imports of processed tuna increase in the market; JAPANESE SHRIMP MARKET: The average household consumption of shrimp fell by 4.2% during January-July mis year; Current demand is disappointing along with the economic downturn in Japan; Offer prices of headless shell-on black tiger shrimp weakened from Vietnam and Kolkata (India), but remained steady for the others; Thailand was the leading supplier of shrimp to Japan during January-June this year with a 22% market share; US SHRIMP MARKET:Due to low level of consumer confidence on seafood consumption, importers and distributors are offering discounts to stimulate consumers interest in buying shrimp; Low landings arexpected during September particularly from the domestic sector due to storms affecting the Guff sate.