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Seafood Trends 

Farmer's Report - May 15, 2026

 

All seafood pricing trends are based on Urner Barry data and supplier quotes as of May 13, 2026.

Shrimp, Domestic

Shell-On Whites:  

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Vendors report that all fishing zones are open.

Domestic Browns: 

Pricing is steady this week, according to Urner Barry.

Domestic Puds: 

Urner Barry reports steady pricing.


Shrimp, Imported

Black Tigers and Whites:  

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week on all imported shrimp.

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:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing on Chilean and Norwegian portions.

Fresh Chilean:

Urner Barry reported higher pricing for the week. The market remains unsettled but overall firm.

Mahi-Mahi

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week, but suppliers continue to report shortages in larger sizes. Vendors report that product from Asia has not landed in the U.S.

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 report supply challenges on cod, specifically Atlantic, due to quota reduction.

Pollock:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing this week.

Haddock:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing this week. Supply remains constrained.

Flounder:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing this week.

Swordfish

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

Scallops

SEA:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

BAY:

Urner Barry reported stable 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 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:

There are no major price moves currently.

Canadian:

Urner Barry reports lower pricing on 5-8 oz. crab clusters out of Newfoundland. Vendors report that over 85% of the quota has been caught in the Gulf Zones, while 19% has been caught in Newfoundland.

Lobster

North American Lobster Tails:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing week-over-week. The new season opened on May 1. Current weather conditions are resulting in a slow catch.

North American Lobster Meat:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing week-over-week.

Lobster Tails, Warm-Water:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week.

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