Seafood Trends

Farmer's Report - January 30, 2026

All seafood pricing trends are based on Urner Barry data and supplier quotes as of January 27, 2026.

Shrimp, Domestic

Shell-On Whites:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week.

Domestic Browns:

Pricing is steady to firm this week, according to Urner Barry.

Domestic Puds:

Urner Barry reports steady to firm pricing.

Shrimp, Imported

Black Tigers and Whites:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week.

Mexican Browns and Whites:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Production is slow, according to suppliers.

Argentine Red:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Catfish

Domestic:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week.

Imported:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week on imported catfish.

Atlantic Farmed Salmon

Frozen Portions:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing on Chilean and Norwegian portions.

Fresh Chilean:

Urner Barry reported lower pricing again this week, although analysts expect pricing to firm up moving into February.

Mahi-Mahi

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week. Production remains slow, and inventory levels are low in both Peru and Ecuador, according to suppliers, who report early signs of limited landings, with smaller-sized fish making up much of the catch.

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. Suppliers are reporting supply challenges, specifically on Atlantic Cod. The cod quota for 2026 has been reduced by 21%.

Pollock:

Urner Barry reports that pricing is steady this week.

Haddock:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week on haddock.

Flounder:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing.

Swordfish

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Scallops

SEA:

Urner Barry reports steady to firm pricing on scallops this week.

BAY:

Pricing remains stable, as reported by Urner Barry.

King Crab

(Red & Golden):

Suppliers report mixed pricing, as supplies of Alaskan red and golden king crab have begun to enter the marketplace.

Crabmeat

(Blue & Red, Pasteurized):

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week on Blue Swimming Crabmeat. Suppliers expect a ruling by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which resulted in several foreign fisheries being banned from importation of Blue Crabmeat into the United States as of January 1, to put significant pressure on supply levels moving forward. Red Crabmeat supply levels will also be affected by this ruling.

Snow Crab

Alaskan:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that the quota will almost double, from 4.72 million pounds in 2024-25 to 9.3 million pounds in 2025-26. Suppliers report that the season has started and that while some boats have gone out, weather is holding most of the fleet back.

Canadian:

Urner Barry reported higher pricing on 5-8 clusters this week, with reports of poor inventory positions. 8-ups and 10-ups are reported as steady.

Lobster

North American Lobster Tails:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week. They also reported that the market is well supplied, particularly in larger sizes, and remains highly competitive.