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2 clusters · 2 sources · 23 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 13 days ago

Hokkaido Pacific saury fishing season trends

Overview

The autumn fishing season in Hokkaido has seen a significant focus on Pacific saury landings, particularly at Hanasaki Port in Nemuro. While daily landings have reached notable volumes, exceeding 500 tons for the first time this season, the quality and size of the catch remain a primary concern.

Early reports from the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market indicated that auction prices reached as high as 25,000 yen per kilogram. Market participants noted that most fish weighed between 40 and 50 grams, a sharp decline from previous years when approximately 80% of the catch exceeded 100 grams. Experts attributed this smaller size to a potential lack of sufficient food sources.

As the season progresses, the scarcity of larger fish has driven retail prices upward, with individual saury priced at over 300 yen in Sapporo. This trend has led to concerns that the fish, once an affordable staple, is transitioning into a luxury item.

Entities

Nemuro · Sapporo Central Wholesale Market · Hanasaki Port · Hiroo · Hokkaido

Timeline

13 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Hokkaido fishing season begins with salmon and saury landings
Hokkaido's autumn fishing season is underway, with significant landings of salmon and bluefin tuna in Hiroo, while Nemuro reports its first 500-ton daily Pacific saury catch despite high prices.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Pacific saury auction prices hit 25,000 yen per kg in Sapporo
The first seasonal catch of Pacific saury at Sapporo's wholesale market saw auction prices hit 25,000 yen per kg, amid concerns over smaller fish sizes and declining volumes.

Sources

fnn.jp · kachimai.jp