Since May 14, 2025, the tariff on Chinese tilapia products exported to the U.S. has been significantly reduced from 170% to 55%, a policy adjustment that has sparked high attention within the industry regarding market trends. According to Mr. Li, head of the raw material procurement department at a leading Guangdong-based export processing plant, U.S. buyers did increase purchases of Chinese tilapia in the 2-3 days after the policy took effect due to inventory shortages.

The U.S. suspension of tariff collection has caused the farm-gate price of Chinese tilapia to rise for the second consecutive week. This has provided a respite for the tilapia industry, which has long been forced to break away from the traditional export-oriented model and cultivate a robust domestic market.

In Hainan, recent increases in farm-gate tilapia sales and processing plant purchases have maintained a dynamic balance in the market. However, due to low order prices from the U.S., farm-gate prices for tilapia have struggled to rise. Currently, processing plants are purchasing tilapia at 6.2 yuan/kg and 8.2 yuan/kg, remaining flat compared to last week.

Tilapia, a popular freshwater fish, are sought after by anglers for their delicious taste and relatively easy catching methods. This section outlines the prime season for tilapia fishing, efficient catching techniques, and tips for proper handling and preservation post-catch.

Tilapia is a white-fleshed fish known for its mild taste and versatility in the kitchen. Whether a beginner or experienced cook, one can choose from several methods to prepare tilapia for a family dinner or a simple meal.

Tilapia can be cooked whole, but it is more commonly filleted to remove the meat from the bones. Tilapia skin adds a layer of crispness to the tender fillets and also helps hold the flaky meat intact. Tilapia fillets found in bags in the freezer section are typically sold with the skin removed -- again, a matter of preference.

As one of China's key export markets for aquatic products, the U.S. accounts for a significant share of China's aquatic exports. However, the recent tariff war has created unprecedented obstacles for tilapia exports: tilapia prices plummeted, with farm-gate procurement prices crashing below 3 yuan per half-kilogram (1 jin), tilapia wholesale prices in core markets dropping to 4 yuan per half-kilogram, and tilapia market transaction volumes shrinking drastically. This led to a massive backlog of tilapia in ponds and storage facilities, causing overstocking and slow sales of tilapia.

Whole round tilapia price on June 8 in Maoming China
0.6-1: 6.4￥/kg
1-1.6： 8.4￥/kg
1.5+: 9.2￥/kg

Giant squid raw material price dropped hugely last week, by 40%. The drop reached the the new bottom of the year. As the output is stable and many fishing vessels are coming back from the ocean, it lead to the drop directly.

Tilapia price dropped in last week. Tilapia harvest season is coming. It makes the market price unstable now. Most tilapia orders are from North American customers at the present time. But Mexico market is still full of stock till the end of June.

Common Name: Squid
Scientific Name: Teuthida
Diet: Carnivore
Average Life Span In The Wild: 1 years
Size: 0.8 inches to 16 feet long on average

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Tilapia have been farmed for at least 4,500 years; according to legend, it's also the fish Jesus served to the multitudes. Tilapia is relatively new to American consumers. Ridden the wave of popularity in recent years, Tilapia exceeds Crab and Cod and becomes the 6th among of America's top ten seafoods after Shrimp, Tuna, Salmon, Pollock and catfish

Cooking Suggestions
Tilapia can be cooked almost any way imaginable. It can be used in recipes which call for catfish or sole, as the texture and flavor are quite similar. Poach, steam, roast, fry, grill or sautéed with equally great results. Whole tilapia are ideally sized for a variety of preparations, whether steamed, roasted, grilled or pan-fried. Tilapia adapts well to serving with bold flavors, especially Asian-style soy-based ginger marinades.

Tilapia are one of aquacultur's most adaptive species. Found in tropical and sub-tropical waters worldwide, they can be grown in fresh or brackish water and thrive in ponds, tanks and cage systems.

Tilapia price in China continued to rise in last weeks, mainly driven by the increase in import orders from the United States. It is esmated that tilapia price will keep rising in the coming weeks.

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