Export revenue from Russian fish supplies to China, 7 months of 2026

Industry Economic

August 27th, 2026

According to an analysis of data from the General Administration of Customs of China conducted by the Fishery Shipowners Association (FSA), export revenue from Russian fish and seafood supplies to China increased by 51% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year (from $1.63 billion to $2.47 billion). Exports of key Russian whitefish species (pollock, cod, and haddock) accounted for approximately 55% of this amount ($1.35 billion). Crab exports accounted for approximately a third (32%, $782 million).

Pollock exports to China increased by 21% in volume terms year-on-year in the first seven months of 2026, while their value increased by more than 50% (+62.5%, from $497 million to $807.9 million).

Cod shipments increased by 23%, while export revenue nearly doubled (+78%, from $254.9 million to $454.2 million).

Haddock exports showed revenue growth even with declining volumes: shipment volumes decreased by 13% (from 15,800 tons to 13,800 tons), while value increased by almost a quarter (+23%, from $76 million to $93.5 million).

Growth was also noted in highly processed whitefish products. Exports of pollock, cod, and haddock fillets to China increased by 8% in volume (from 4,300 tons to 4,600 tons) and by 29% in value (from $9.5 million to $12.2 million).

The estimated average unit value increased by approximately 34% for pollock, 45% for cod, and 41% for haddock.

Live crab exports also showed year-on-year growth—up 17% in weight (from 21,100 tons to 24,600 tons) and 27% in value (from $551.2 million to $698.6 million). Frozen crab shipments increased by more than a third (+39%, from 2,700 tons to 3,800 tons) and doubled in value, from $41.8 million to $84 million.