Small Pelagics
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GLOBEFISH Quarterly Small pelagics Analysis - September 2026
15/10/2026
The January to March 2026 period was defined by falling supplies of most commercially important small pelagic species, due to a range of factors such as quota cuts and (in the case of anchovy in Peru), the early impact of an unfolding El Niño event.
GLOBEFISH Quarterly Small Pelagics Analysis - May 2026
25/05/2026
In 2025, Asia remained the largest regional market for frozen small pelagics. Norwegian Atlantic mackerel prices have risen to levels not seen in the recent past, driven by significant harvest quota cuts in both 2025 and 2026.
GLOBEFISH Quarterly Small Pelagics Analysis - February 2026
12/03/2026
In January–September 2025, Asia remained the largest regional market for frozen small pelagics used in processing industries as well as for direct human consumption.
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High mackerel prices redirect Asian small pelagic trade
27/05/2026
Asia remained the largest regional market for frozen small pelagics in 2025, supported by both processing industries and direct human consumption, but trade flows were increasingly affected by high Atlantic mackerel prices and reduced Norwegian availability.
Rising Popularity on Norwegian Mackerel in Japan
24/03/2025
Norwegian mackerel is particularly popular in Japan, especially during the autumn season when the fattiest, fresh (un-frozen) mackerel is air-freighted to Japan, where it is marketed as “saba nouveau”. A new product this year is “saba nouveau sushi”. This product uses high quality mackere...
