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US shrimp assessments move after weeks of limited price changes
Several US shrimp assessments moved Oct. 5 after remaining largely unchanged through much of September, marking the first broad movement in the market following weeks of limited trading activity and persistent differences between buyers' and suppliers' price expectations. Platts assessed peeled, deveined, tail-on 16-20 count shrimp DDP US Northeast at $4.75/pound Oct. 5, up 55 cents from the previous assessment of $4.30/lb.
US senator floats bill targeting shrimp imports from Ecuador with 40% tariff
A US senator has introduced legislation that would sharply increase tariffs on shrimp products imported from Ecuador, the largest foreign supplier of shrimp to the US market, to 40%. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Republican of Mississippi, on Sept. 30 introduced the Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act, which would establish a phased increase in duties on specified Ecuadorian shrimp and prepared shrimp products, ultimately reaching a 40% tariff rate beginning Jan. 1, 2029.
Weak pork margins, high feed costs weigh on US DDGS demand
Weak US pork demand and elevated feed costs are squeezing livestock margins and adding pressure to the dried distillers' grains with solubles market, as livestock producers resist expensive feed ingredients while expectations for animal-sector expansion remain limited. DDGS demand has been subdued for several weeks despite tighter nearby supply from ethanol plant maintenance and harvest-related logistics. One broker described the broader feed environment as expensive across the board.
Weak demand continues to weigh on US pork market despite stable supply
Weak pork demand continues to pressure the US market even as production remains relatively unchanged from 2026 and exports hold near record levels, according to market participants and industry analysts. Several market participants said sluggish buying activity has been a defining factor of the market in recent months.
Japan’s shift toward US pork signals stronger export demand
Japanese demand for US pork is strengthening as buyers increasingly turn to US supplies, a trend that could provide additional support for the US pork industry as exporters capitalize on competitive pricing and reliable product availability.
US pork exports likely to keep rising on strong global demand, CERA analyst says
After reaching record levels in recent months, pork exports from the US are expected to continue strengthening through the remainder of the year, S&P Global Energy CERA analyst Lacey Williams said. Williams said strong export demand has supported the pork complex, while domestic demand in the US remains shaped by consumer spending patterns. Inflation and elevated gasoline prices have strained household budgets, leading consumers to spend less on food and discretionary purchases.
Global production growth outpaces demand, pressures US shrimp prices
US shrimp prices remained under pressure as a prolonged imbalance between global supply growth and demand continued to weigh on the market, according to industry participants. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed peeled deveined tail-on 16/20 count shrimp at $4.20/pound May 29, down 10 cents/lb from the beginning of the month. Sources said ample inventories, cautious purchasing activity, and expanding global supplies have continued to pressure values.
US shrimp market affected by uncertainty, seasonal dynamics
Geopolitical uncertainty and evolving seasonal supply trends continued to shape sentiment across the US shrimp market in the week ended April 10, as participants weighed rising costs, global production and muted demand conditions. Rising oil prices and ongoing global tensions have increased production and transportation costs across key exporting regions, though the impact has varied by origin.
Shimp prices pressured by supply growth, tariff uncertainty in March
US shrimp prices moved lower through March, falling from $4.85/pound CIF New York on March 2 to a on March 10-12, before recovering to $4.70/lb by mid-month and then softening again to $4.50/lb by March 24, where the market held through the end of the month. The early-March decline was driven by lower Indian offers, improving competitiveness from India following tariff adjustments, and cautious buying amid uncertainty around tariff refunds and broader US trade policy.
US shrimp prices rise as Middle East tensions lift freight costs
US shrimp prices rose in recent days, with market participants citing rising freight costs tied to the Middle East war as a contributing factor. Platts assessed peeled and deveined tail-on shrimp, 16/20 count, at $4.70/lb CIF New York, up from $4.20/lb in mid-March, when prices had fallen to their 2025 amid easing tariffs and increased competitiveness from Indian supply.
Lower tariffs, stronger demand lift 2026 global seafood outlook: economist
The global seafood industry entered 2026 in a more stable position than it faced a year earlier, although rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions remain key risks, Nomi Prins, PhD, economist and founder of Prinsights Global, said during the Seafood Expo North America in Boston. The seafood sector has largely moved beyond the acute tariff uncertainty that defined 2025, with global supply chains adapting and demand trends becoming more favorable, particularly in value-added categories.
Tariff refund order draws skepticism from US shrimp market
The US shrimp market has shown little immediate reaction following the directing US Customs and Border Protection to move forward with refunds for tariffs collected under the struck-down "reciprocal" duties, as market participants remain skeptical about how the process will unfold and whether reimbursements will meaningfully affect trade flows.
COMMODITIES 2026: China's pork imports to fall amid ample domestic supply, tariffs
This is part of the COMMODITIES 2026 series, in which our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2026. Global pork production is expected to rise in China, the US and Brazil in 2026, while consumption growth is set to remain modest, according to analysts at CERA, part of S&P Global Energy. Pork trade flows are poised to shift as China and Japan reduce imports and Brazil expands its export footprint.
how mercury’s retrograde affects the election
This is a Synastry chart where you can overlay two charts together and see how they interact. She overlaid The United States’ natal chart with the election chart (time) of November 3.
How one business is coping with a second wave of restrictions
Joe-Joe’s Green Bar serves egg and cucumber open-faced sandwiches. When new COVID-19 restrictions hit the Sheepshead Bay/Marine Park neighborhoods of South Brooklyn earlier this month, Joe-Joe’s Green Bar once again had to return to delivery only. As a new restaurant, which opened the last week of February, most of its clientele were from surrounding businesses, and it hadn’t much time to build up a local client base.
Spring Training Scheduled For MLB Teams
Todays News BY JACOB OGLES SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION MONDAY SEP 21, 2020 After losing a year of spring training because of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism leaders in the region warmly greeted news of Major League Baseball releasing schedules for the coming year. “Spring training is a central part of our winter season business,” said Virginia Haley, president of Visit Sarasota County.
Freedom Boat Club Enjoys Membership Spike
Todays News BY JACOB OGLES SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION MONDAY SEP 14, 2020 Not every business in hurting for customers because of the pandemic. For boat clubs, a search for safe and healthy recreational activity created a wave of new business. John Giglio, president of Venice-headquartered Freedom Boat Club, has seen a record spike in membership.
Knitting Together, Apart
Knit one, purl two. “Knitting is cheaper than therapy.” Knit three, purl four. “I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t knit.” All you need are bare hands and a pair of knitting needles to create incredibly satisfying projects, especially during the sheltering of the pandemic. Meet three women who found solace, kinship and camaraderie in knitting together.
Playful Picnicking
Trendsport: Picnic Plans. | By Gabrielle Holliday In Recreation+Sports Everyone loves a good picnic. Whether it is a thoroughly planned out affair or a last-minute get-together with all your food thrown into a shopping bag, picnics allow us to get out of the house and enjoy a meal alfresco in the beautiful outdoors.
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