Seafood Trends

Farmer's Report - July 10, 2026

All seafood pricing trends are based on Urner Barry data and supplier quotes as of July 7, 2026.

Shrimp, Domestic

Shell-On Whites:

Urner Barry reported slightly lower on various sizes, and that inshore fishing is closed until mid-August.

Domestic Browns:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing.

Domestic Puds:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing.

Shrimp, Imported

Black Tigers and Whites:

Vendors reported lower pricing as new inventory is arriving in the U.S..

Mexican Browns and Whites:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Argentine Red:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Catfish

Domestic:

Processors report steady prices.

Imported:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Atlantic Farmed Salmon

Frozen Portions:

Vendors reported higher pricing due to demand increasing at a faster rate than they expected, and lower inventory positions.

Fresh Chilean:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing for the week.

Mahi-Mahi

Vendors are lowering cost on 1-3 oz., 2-4 oz. and 4 oz. portions, as the inventory of those sizes has increased.

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 higher pricing. Suppliers report supply challenges on both Atlantic and Pacific cod, due to a reduction in the quota.

Pollock:

Urner Barry reported higher pricing this week.

Haddock:

Urner Barry reported higher pricing this week, with supply remaining constrained following the January 1, 2026, prohibition on harvesting haddock from Russian waters.

Flounder:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing this week.

Swordfish

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Scallops

SEA:

Urner Barry reported slightly lower pricing this week.

BAY:

Urner Barry reported slightly lower pricing this week.

King Crab

(Red & Golden):

Urner Barry reported steady pricing and fair inventory levels.

Crabmeat

(Blue & Red, Pasteurized):

Urner Barry reported higher pricing again this week, due to supply constraints and tariff challenges. Many suppliers report that they are controlling inventory by not bringing on new customers.

Snow Crab

Alaskan:

Two large vendors report that they have no product remaining from the 2025/2026 season. The 2026/2027 quota should be announced at the end of October or the beginning the November.

Canadian:

Urner Barry reports higher pricing on 5/8’s. Vendors report that Zone 19 is now open, and expect the quota to be caught there within 10 to 15 days. They also report that 88% of the quota has been caught in Newfoundland, and expect it to be completed by July 31.

Lobster

North American Lobster Tails:

Urner Barry reported week-over-week price increases. Suppliers report that the new season has been impacted by adverse weather, which is slowing fishing activity.