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Despite the emerging constraints in the Indian Ocean, abundant supply from the Eastern Pacific is limiting price gains globally

Indian Ocean Tuna Supply Faces Uncertainty as Pacific Surplus Caps Global Prices

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Friday, February 27, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

EU–Seychelles Fishing Pact Expiry Could Tighten Yellowfin Availability, While Eastern Pacific Inventories Weigh on Market

The global tuna market has entered a new phase of uncertainty following the expiration of the EU–Seychelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2020–2026) on February 23. The agreement, one of the European Union’s most significant tuna access arrangements in the Indian Ocean, covered 40 purse seine vessels and 8 longline vessels, primarily targeting yellowfin and skipjack tuna.

EU tuna fishing vessels in Port Victoria. The EU-SEY Protocol allowed the EU fleet to fish in Seychelles waters for a duration of six years  Source: The Nation

With the agreement now lapsed, industry sources report that EU fleet operations in Seychelles waters are facing temporary restrictions. As a result, yellowfin tuna catches are expected to decline compared with previous years. Market participants indicate that negotiations on renewal may take several months, with a new agreement unlikely before the fourth quarter at the earliest.

The immediate consequence is growing concern over tightening Indian Ocean yellowfin supply, prompting cautious upward price sentiment in some segments of the market.

Source: Indian Ocean Tuna Commision/Mongabay. Click on the image to enlarge it

Pacific Oversupply Offsets Indian Ocean Concerns

Despite the emerging constraints in the Indian Ocean, abundant supply from the Eastern Pacific is limiting price gains globally. In Manta, Ecuador, one of the region’s most important tuna landing hubs, yellowfin availability remains high. Coupled with soft demand from European buyers, this has maintained downward pressure on ex-ship prices.

Market analysts note that although fishing activity in parts of the Indian Ocean has recently slowed, elevated inventory levels in the Pacific are offsetting supply concerns. As a result, any sustained upward movement in global yellowfin prices remains constrained.

Tuna unloading in Manta (Ecuador) -->

Mixed Price Signals Across Regions

Some market quotations have recently rebounded above $1,836 per metric ton (converted from €1,700/ton), though transaction levels continue to vary, with deals still concluded near the lower end of the range.

In Manta, yellowfin prices are fluctuating between $1,750 and $1,800 per ton, with certain origin-based supplies trading close to the lower boundary.

The Atlantic market remains volatile. European fleets have reported limited volumes of smaller-sized yellowfin entering the market, while Asian fleets are offering comparatively lower prices. European suppliers are maintaining a premium of approximately $54 per ton (converted from €50/ton).

<--Tuna is unloaded at the port of Manta and transported to processing plants in the city. Photo courtesy of El Universo

Demand in Spain and Italy remains subdued. In the Italian market, yellowfin prices are hovering around $2,052 per ton (converted from €1,900/ton). Larger yellowfin tuna, frozen at -18°C, are priced between $3,240 and $3,348 per ton (converted from €3,000–3,100/ton).

Cautious Outlook Ahead of Summer Buying Season

Industry insiders anticipate that European purchasing activity may gradually recover beginning in March, as buyers prepare for the summer stocking season. However, sentiment is expected to remain cautious in the near term.

While the expiration of the Seychelles agreement introduces supply-side risks in the Indian Ocean, the broader global picture remains one of elevated inventories. Until those stock levels ease, the upside potential for yellowfin prices is likely to remain limited despite regional tightening.


🇯🇵 日本語版(Japanese)

EU・セーシェル漁業協定失効後、インド洋マグロ供給が逼迫

太平洋の供給過剰が世界価格を抑制する中、キハダ漁獲に不透明感

2026年2月23日EU–セーシェル持続可能漁業パートナーシップ協定(2020–2026)が失効したことを受け、世界のマグロ市場は新たな不確実性の段階に入った。同協定はインド洋における欧州連合の最も重要なマグロ漁業アクセス協定の一つであり、40隻のまき網船および8隻の延縄船を対象とし、主にキハダおよびカツオを漁獲対象としていた。

協定が失効した現在、業界筋によれば、セーシェル海域におけるEU船団の操業は一時的な制限に直面している。その結果、キハダマグロの漁獲量は前年と比べて減少すると予想されている。市場関係者は、協定更新交渉には数カ月を要し、新協定の締結は早くとも第4四半期になる可能性が高いとみている。

当面の影響として、インド洋産キハダの供給逼迫への懸念が高まり、一部市場では慎重ながらも価格上昇期待が広がっている。

太平洋の供給過剰が引き続き価格を圧迫

インド洋で供給制約が生じつつある一方、東部太平洋からの豊富な供給が世界的な価格上昇を抑制している。エクアドル・マンタは同地域の主要な水揚げ拠点の一つであり、キハダの供給は依然として潤沢である。欧州バイヤーからの需要低迷も相まって、船積み価格には下押し圧力がかかっている。

市場アナリストは、インド洋の一部海域で最近漁獲活動が減速しているものの、太平洋における高水準の在庫が供給懸念を相殺していると指摘する。その結果、世界のキハダ価格の持続的な上昇は依然として抑えられている。

地域別価格は強弱入り混じる展開

一部の市場提示価格は最近1トン当たり$1,836超€1,700/トンから換算)まで回復したが、実際の取引価格は依然としてレンジ下限付近で成立している。

マンタでは、キハダ価格は1トン当たり$1,750〜$1,800で推移しており、一部の原産地物はレンジ下限近辺で取引されている。

大西洋市場は依然として不安定である。欧州船団からの小型キハダの入荷量は限定的である一方、アジア船団は比較的低価格で提示している。欧州サプライヤーは約1トン当たり$54€50/トンから換算)のプレミアムを維持している。

スペインおよびイタリアの需要は依然として低調である。イタリア市場では、キハダ価格は1トン当たり約$2,052€1,900/トンから換算)で推移している。-18℃で冷凍された大型キハダは、1トン当たり$3,240〜$3,348€3,000〜3,100/トンから換算)で取引されている。

市場見通し:慎重な回復を予想

業界関係者は、夏季の在庫積み増しシーズンに向け、3月から欧州の購買活動が徐々に回復する可能性があると予想している。ただし、短期的には市場心理は引き続き慎重に推移するとみられる。

セーシェル協定の失効はインド洋における供給面のリスクをもたらしているが、世界全体では依然として在庫水準が高い状況にある。これらの在庫が解消されるまでは、地域的な供給逼迫にもかかわらず、キハダ価格の上昇余地は限定的となる可能性が高い。


🇨🇳 简体中文版(Simplified Chinese)

欧盟—塞舌尔渔业协议到期后,印度洋金枪鱼供应趋紧

在太平洋供应过剩压制全球价格之际,黄鳍金枪鱼捕捞面临不确定性

随着EU–塞舌尔可持续渔业伙伴关系协定(2020–2026)2026年2月23日到期,全球金枪鱼市场进入新的不确定阶段。该协议是欧盟在印度洋最重要的金枪鱼捕捞准入安排之一,涵盖40艘围网渔船8艘延绳钓渔船,主要捕捞黄鳍金枪鱼鲣鱼

在协议失效后,业内人士表示,欧盟船队在塞舌尔海域的作业面临临时限制。因此,预计黄鳍金枪鱼捕捞量将低于往年水平。市场参与者指出,续签谈判可能需要数月时间,新协议最早也要到第四季度才可能达成。

其直接影响是市场对印度洋黄鳍供应趋紧的担忧加剧,在部分市场板块中带来谨慎的看涨情绪。

太平洋供应过剩继续施压价格

尽管印度洋出现潜在供应收紧迹象,但来自东太平洋的充足供应限制了全球价格上涨空间。在厄瓜多尔曼塔这一重要金枪鱼卸港,黄鳍供应依然充裕。叠加欧洲买盘疲软,船边价持续承压。

市场分析人士指出,虽然印度洋部分海域近期捕捞活动有所放缓,但太平洋高库存水平抵消了供应担忧。因此,全球黄鳍价格的持续上涨空间仍然受限。

各区域价格走势分化

近期部分市场报价已回升至每吨$1,836以上(由**€1,700/吨**换算),但实际成交仍主要集中在区间低端。

曼塔,黄鳍价格在每吨$1,750至$1,800之间波动,部分原产地货源接近区间下限成交。

大西洋市场依然波动。欧洲船队近期仅有少量小规格黄鳍进入市场,而亚洲船队报价相对较低。欧洲供应商维持约每吨$54(由**€50/吨**换算)的溢价。

西班牙意大利需求依旧疲软。意大利市场黄鳍价格约为每吨$2,052(由**€1,900/吨换算)。在-18℃条件下冷冻的大规格黄鳍价格在每吨$3,240至$3,348之间(由€3,000–3,100/吨**换算)。

市场展望:谨慎复苏可期

业内人士预计,随着夏季备货季临近,欧洲采购活动可能从3月起逐步回升。然而,短期内市场情绪仍将保持谨慎。

尽管塞舌尔协议到期为印度洋带来供应端风险,但全球范围内库存仍处于高位。在库存明显消化之前,即便局部供应趋紧,黄鳍价格的上行空间仍将受到限制。

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