Supplies of Russian fish products to China, 9M2026

Industry Economic

October 20th, 2026

According to an analysis of data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GAC) in the first nine months of 2026, export revenue from Russian fish products to China increased by 54% compared to the same period last year (from $2.33 billion to $3.57 billion). Exports of key Russian whitefish species (pollock, cod, and haddock) accounted for approximately 50% ($1.78 billion). Crab exports accounted for about a third (30%, $1.07 billion).

Pollock exports to China in the first nine months of 2026 increased by 22% year-on-year in volume terms, from 464,600 to 565,500 tons, while their value increased by 1.7 times (+69%, from $633.4 million to $1,069.7 million) and exceeded $1 billion.

Cod shipments increased by 20% to 72,700 tons, compared to 60,300 tons a year earlier, and export revenue increased by 71% (from $339.9 million to $581.5 million).

Haddock exports showed revenue growth with virtually unchanged volumes: shipment volume increased by 2% (from 19,200 tons to 19,500 tons), The value increased by 42% (from $92.8 million to $131.6 million).

In terms of deep-processed white fish products, growth was noted in value terms. Exports of pollock, cod, and haddock fillets to China decreased by 2.6% in volume (from 7,400 tons to 7,200 tons), but increased by 30% in value (from $17.2 million to $22.4 million). The estimated average unit value increased by approximately 42% for cod, 39% for pollock, and 39% for haddock.

Live crab exports also showed year-on-year growth—up 21% in weight (from 27,300 tons to 33,000 tons) and 34% in value (from $722 million to $965.4 million). Supplies of frozen crabs increased by one and a half times (+51%, from 3.5 thousand tons to 5.3 thousand tons), and their value almost doubled (+93%, from $56 million to $108.3 million).