Seafood Trends

Farmer's Report - August 21, 2026

All seafood pricing trends are based on Urner Barry data and supplier quotes as of August 18, 2026.

Shrimp, Domestic

Shell-On Whites:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing. The new season has started in the Gulf, and vendors report a good start to the season.

Domestic Browns:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing. The new season has started in the Gulf, and vendors report a good start to the season.

Domestic Puds:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing. The new season has started in the Gulf, and vendors report a good start to the season.

Shrimp, Imported

Black Tigers and Whites:

Vendors report steady pricing as new inventory is arriving in the U.S.

Mexican Browns and Whites:

Urner Barry reported lower 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 this week.

Fresh Chilean:

Urner Barry reported higher pricing this week.

Mahi-Mahi

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Vendors report that the season in Peru could begin in September.

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 this week on Pacific Cod. Suppliers continue to report supply challenges on both Atlantic and Pacific Cod, due to a reduction in the quota.

Pollock:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week. Vendors report that supply is tight, due to increased demand.

Haddock:

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week, with supply remaining 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 steady pricing this week.

King Crab

(Red & Golden):

Urner Barry reported steady pricing and fair inventory levels.

Crabmeat

(Blue & Red, Pasteurized):

Urner Barry reported steady pricing this week, but supply constraints and tariff challenges remain. 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 by the end of October or the beginning of November.

Canadian:

Urner Barry reports steady pricing this week. The 2026 season ended on August 14.

Lobster

North American Lobster Tails:

Urner Barry reported steady prices this week. Suppliers report that the new season has been impacted by adverse weather, which is slowing fishing activity.