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The meeting underscored the fragile balance facing China’s distant-water fishing sector as it navigates rising costs

Fuel Shock at Sea: China’s Distant-Water Fishing Industry Grapples With Surging Costs

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 04:00 (GMT + 9)

Emergency meeting in Zhoushan highlights sharp fuel price hikes, rising freight costs, and calls for a national offshore refueling system

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, China’s distant-water fishing industry is facing mounting pressure as global oil prices continue to surge, driving up operational costs across the sector. In response, the China Distant Water Fisheries Association convened a high-level emergency exchange meeting in Zhoushan, a key maritime hub in Zhejiang Province, bringing together representatives from 20 local fishing companies and multiple regional industry bodies.

Zhoushan seafood hub

The meeting, organized in collaboration with the Zhejiang Provincial Distant-Water Fisheries Association, aimed to assess the real-time challenges confronting the industry and to formulate coordinated responses. Participants engaged in direct, face-to-face discussions, offering a candid look at the growing strain on fishing operations, logistics, and processing chains.

Sharp Cost Increases Across Key Fishing Regions

Industry representatives reported that since the outbreak of the US–Israel–Iran military conflict, fuel prices in major fishing grounds have surged by 40% to 50% compared to levels prior to February 28. This spike has significantly impacted profitability and operational sustainability.

Squid jiggers at Zhoushan port

Freight costs have also risen steeply, climbing from approximately ¥2,000 (about $280) per ton to ¥2,500 (about $350) per ton. Meanwhile, regional cost increases have compounded the burden:

  • In the Southwest Atlantic, overall costs have risen by ¥4,000 (about $560) per ton compared to previous periods.
  • In the Central and Western Pacific, production costs have increased by ¥7,000 (about $980) per ton year-on-year.
  • In the equatorial Southeast Pacific, costs are up by ¥2,500 (about $350) per ton year-on-year.

Companies cited not only soaring fuel prices but also tightening marine fuel supplies and rising compliance costs as key challenges. The situation is further complicated by stricter international regulations and intensified enforcement both domestically and abroad.

Tuna fishing vessel art Zhoushan port

Industry Calls for Strategic Energy Independence

A central issue raised during the meeting was the long-standing dominance of a small number of foreign oil companies in the offshore refueling market for deep-sea fishing fleets. Representatives urged China’s major state-owned oil companies to expand into this sector and accelerate the development of an independent and controllable offshore refueling system.

Participants also called for targeted government support, suggesting that policymakers adopt temporary relief measures similar to those implemented in other countries to mitigate the impact of high oil prices on critical industries.

Leadership Urges Resilience and Coordination

In his closing remarks, Chairman Zhang Xianliang emphasized the need for unified action and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

“First, all ocean-going enterprises must remain confident, rise to the challenge, and do everything possible to stabilize production and operations, striving to emerge from the predicament as soon as possible,” Zhang stated.

He further highlighted the importance of stronger industry coordination and proactive service from associations to stabilize supply chains and ease cost pressures. Additionally, he encouraged companies to turn external pressures into internal motivation by improving efficiency, optimizing production schedules, and strengthening risk management systems.

“Enterprises should tap into their internal potential, rationally arrange production and ship repair plans, reduce costs and increase efficiency, enhance their risk resistance capabilities, and prepare contingency plans for extreme situations in advance to ensure safe production at sea and the stability of their personnel,” he added.

Squid jiggers at Zhoushan port


Mounting Pressure on a Strategic Industry

The meeting underscored the fragile balance facing China’s distant-water fishing sector as it navigates rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and stricter regulatory environments. With fuel expenses now a critical concern, the industry’s ability to adapt—through innovation, coordination, and policy support—will be key to maintaining stability in the months ahead.

This report is based on information originally published by the official WeChat account of the China Overseas Fisheries Association.


🇯🇵 日本語(Japanese)

海上の燃料ショック:中国の遠洋漁業がコスト急騰に直面

小見出し:舟山での緊急会議が燃料価格の急騰、輸送コストの上昇、そして国家的な洋上給油システム構築の必要性を浮き彫りに

地政学的緊張の激化を背景に、世界の原油価格が上昇を続ける中、中国の遠洋漁業業界は運営コストの急増により圧力が高まっている。これを受けて、中国遠洋漁業協会浙江省の重要な海洋拠点である舟山においてハイレベルの緊急意見交換会を開催し、20社の地元漁業企業および複数の地域業界団体の代表が参加した。

この会議は、浙江省遠洋漁業協会との共同開催であり、業界が直面する現状の課題を評価し、協調的な対応策を模索することを目的としていた。参加者は対面で率直な議論を行い、漁業運営、物流、加工の各分野における負担の増大について現場の実情を共有した。

主要漁場でのコスト急増

業界代表によると、米国・イスラエル・イランの軍事衝突の発生以降、主要漁場における燃料価格は2月28日以前と比べて**40%~50%**上昇した。この急騰は収益性と運営の持続可能性に大きな影響を与えている。

輸送費も大幅に上昇し、**1トンあたり約¥2,000(約$280)から¥2,500(約$350)**へと増加した。さらに、地域別のコスト上昇も負担を一層重くしている:

  • 南西大西洋では、従来と比べて総コストが**1トンあたり¥4,000(約$560)**増加。
  • 中西部太平洋では、生産コストが**前年比で1トンあたり¥7,000(約$980)**増加。
  • 南東太平洋赤道海域では、コストが**前年比で1トンあたり¥2,500(約$350)**増加。

企業は、燃料価格の高騰だけでなく、海上燃料供給の逼迫やコンプライアンスコストの上昇も主要な課題として指摘した。さらに、国際的な規制の強化や国内外での執行強化も状況を複雑化させている。

戦略的エネルギー自立への業界の要請

会議で提起された中心的な問題の一つは、遠洋漁業船隊向け洋上給油市場における少数の外国石油企業による長年の支配であった。代表者らは、中国の主要国有石油企業がこの分野へ参入し、独立かつ制御可能な洋上給油システムの構築を加速するよう求めた。

また参加者は、高油価の影響を緩和するため、他国の事例を参考にした一時的な支援政策の導入を政策当局に提案した。

指導部が結束と対応力を強調

締めくくりの発言で、張献良会長は現在の困難に直面する中での結束と対応力の重要性を強調した。

「まず、すべての遠洋企業は自信を持ち、挑戦に立ち向かい、生産と運営の安定に全力を尽くし、できるだけ早く困難な状況から脱却するよう努めなければならない」と張氏は述べた。

さらに、供給網の安定とコスト圧力の緩和のために、業界団体による連携強化と積極的な支援の重要性を指摘した。また、外部からの圧力を内部の原動力へと転換し、効率向上、生産計画の最適化、リスク管理の強化を企業に促した。

「企業は内部の潜在力を掘り起こし、生産および船舶修理計画を合理的に配置し、コスト削減と効率向上を図り、リスク耐性を高め、極端な状況に備えた緊急対応計画を事前に整備し、海上での安全な生産と人員の安定を確保しなければならない」と付け加えた。

戦略産業への高まる圧力

今回の会議は、コスト上昇、地政学的な不確実性、規制環境の強化の中で、中国の遠洋漁業業界が直面する不安定な状況を浮き彫りにした。燃料費が重要課題となる中、革新、協調、政策支援を通じた適応力が、今後の安定維持の鍵となる。

本報道は、中国海外漁業協会の公式WeChatアカウントに掲載された情報に基づいています。


🇨🇳 简体中文(Simplified Chinese)

海上燃料冲击:中国远洋渔业面临成本飙升压力

副标题:舟山紧急会议凸显燃油价格暴涨、运输成本上升以及建设国家海上加油体系的迫切需求

在地缘政治紧张局势不断升级的背景下,全球油价持续上涨,中国远洋渔业行业正因运营成本激增而承受越来越大的压力。为此,中国远洋渔业协会浙江省重要海洋枢纽舟山召开了一场高级别紧急交流会议,来自20家本地渔业企业及多个区域行业组织的代表出席。

此次会议由浙江省远洋渔业协会联合举办,旨在评估行业面临的现实挑战并探讨协同应对措施。与会者进行了面对面的坦诚交流,详细反映了渔业作业、物流运输及加工环节压力不断加大的实际情况。

主要渔场成本大幅上涨

行业代表表示,自美国-以色列-伊朗军事冲突爆发以来,主要渔场的燃油价格较2月28日之前上涨了40%至50%。这一涨幅已对盈利能力和运营可持续性造成显著冲击。

运输成本同样大幅攀升,从每吨约¥2,000(约$280)上涨至¥2,500(约$350)。与此同时,不同区域的成本上涨进一步加剧了行业负担:

  • 西南大西洋,总体成本较此前增加了每吨¥4,000(约$560)
  • 中西太平洋,生产成本同比增加每吨¥7,000(约$980)
  • 东南太平洋赤道海域,成本同比增加每吨¥2,500(约$350)

企业指出,除了燃油价格飙升外,海上燃油供应趋紧以及合规成本上升也是主要难题。同时,国际监管标准趋严以及国内外执法力度加强,使局势更加复杂。

行业呼吁实现能源战略自主

会议讨论的核心问题之一,是少数外国石油企业长期主导远洋渔业海上加油市场。与会代表呼吁中国大型国有石油企业积极拓展相关业务,加快建设独立可控的海上加油体系

同时,参与者建议政府借鉴其他国家的做法,出台针对高油价冲击的临时性扶持政策,以缓解关键行业压力。

领导层强调韧性与协同

在总结发言中,张献良会长强调,在当前挑战面前,各方必须加强协同、增强韧性。

“首先,所有远洋企业必须保持信心,迎难而上,全力稳定生产经营,力争尽快走出困境,”张献良表示。

他还指出,应加强行业协同与服务能力建设,以稳定供应链并缓解成本压力。同时,他鼓励企业将外部压力转化为内部动力,通过提升效率、优化生产安排和强化风险管理来增强抗风险能力。

“企业要深挖内部潜力,合理安排生产和船舶维修计划,降本增效,提高抗风险能力,并提前制定极端情况下的应急预案,确保海上安全生产和人员稳定,”他补充道。

战略性行业面临更大压力

此次会议凸显了在成本上升、地缘政治不确定性以及监管环境趋严的背景下,中国远洋渔业行业所面临的脆弱平衡。随着燃料成本成为关键问题,行业能否通过创新、协同与政策支持实现有效应对,将成为未来数月保持稳定的关键。

本报道基于中国海外渔业协会官方微信公众号发布的信息整理而成。

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