Seafood Trends

Farmer's Report - February 20, 2026

All seafood pricing trends are based on Urner Barry data and supplier quotes as of February 18, 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 pricing.

Shrimp, Imported

Black Tigers and Whites:

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week. The United States reduced tariffs on Indian shrimp to 18% as part of a new bilateral trade deal.

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 higher pricing this week, due to tight global supply, strong demand and regulatory constraints limiting production growth.

Mahi-Mahi

Urner Barry reported stable pricing this week, but suppliers report that pricing will increase in the coming weeks. 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 higher prices on Atlantic Cod. Suppliers report supply challenges on cod, specifically Atlantic. 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.

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 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:

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 is reporting stable to slightly higher pricing, as 2025 inventories are getting low. There has not been a quota announcement for the 2026 season.

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.