Overall volumes of shrimp imports to the United States continued positive in August, although there has been some weakness on larger HLSO Asian white shrimp. Imports from Mexico, Vietnam and Indonesia were up, and peeled imports were also sharply higher. Imports of frozen whole tilapia continue a downward trend, while traders of fresh fillets adjust for a limited number of suppliers. The market for frozen tilapia fillets has leveled. August imports of channel catfish to the U.S. increased marginallyfrom the previous month's levels. All those involved in the Pangasius industry are preparing for structural and legal changes as Vietnam implements important oversight reforms.
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