Согласно данным Национального  института статистики и экономических исследований Франции (INSEE), в июле 2022 года инфляция во Франции достигла 6,1 % в годовом выражении. Таким образом, сохраняется тенденция, обусловившая уровень инфляции в 5,8 %, зафиксированный в июне, 5,2 % в мае и 4,8 % в апреле. Повышение стоимости энергии вновь стало основным фактором инфляционного давления, достигнув 12,3 %, при этом по сравнению с июнем произошло ее значительное удешевление (на 33,1 %).

The situation in the European market continues to be difficult. The high inflation, decrease in product availability due to high energy cost and the war in Europe are all impacting trade. In addition the EUR is now lower than the USD. The result of these factors is a perfect storm. Extremely high energy costs for consumers are limiting purchasing power with reduced demand for seafood and restaurant consumption.

The 35th session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries ended on 9 September. It was a hybrid event attended by 850 delegates. Among the key outcomes were the endorsement of a new COFI Sub-Committee of Fisheries Management, the endorsement of the new Voluntary Guidelines for Transhipment, the support for global aquaculture development and calls for the completion of the Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture.

Inflation in France reached 6.1 percent in July 2022 year-on-year according to the French statistics institution (INSEE). This continues a trend which saw 5.8 percent inflation recorded in June, 5.2 percent inflation in May and 4.8 percent inflation in April. Increased cost of energy is again the main contributor to inflationary pressures, at 12.3 percent, although this represents a significant decline relative to June (33.1 percent).

Several issues are influencing the European fish market at the moment. Firstly, low groundfish supplies are leading to high prices. At the same time, inflation is at its highest level for several decades, and this has exerted upward pressure on fish prices in all major markets.