Data presented in July in the Argentina Export Report shows significant increment of China’s demand for the Argentinian seafood as follows:
Squid
Argentine squid sales have increased this year by 53.6%, and the price has also raised by 8.4% over last year. As of July 31st, Argentina had sold a total of 125,000 tons, China being the main buyer. 65,000 tons of Argentine squid were exported to China, an increase of 32.5% over last year.
Patagonian toothfish
Overall 2020 sales of Argentine toothfish have fallen by 15%, a total of 1,536 tons. But Chinese demand has increased, from 98 tons (last year) to 350 tons in first six months of 2020, a spectacular 258% growth.
King crab
The sales volume and value of this year’s Argentine king crab have both dropped by 16% compared to last year. As of July 31st, Argentina had sold a total of 1,100 tons of king crabs. The main market is still the United States, but China’s imports amounted for 515 tons, showing an increase of 228% over the previous year.
