Tilapia Processing Plants Resume Operations After Holiday, Slightly Lifting Farmgate Prices in Southern China
CHINA Friday, March 06, 2026, 05:40 (GMT + 9)
Domestic demand recovery supports procurement while U.S. tariff uncertainty and overseas inventories limit stronger price gains After the Spring Festival holiday, tilapia processing plants across southern China have gradually resumed operations, increasing raw material procurement and slightly lifting pond-side prices in Guangdong, according to Food World. As the industry supply chain returns to normal activity, demand from processors has begun to recover. However, price increases remain limited due to continued uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies, prompting companies to adopt cautious purchasing strategies. Prices Edge Up in Guangdong, Hold Steady in Hainan The latest market data shows that during Week 10 (March 2–8), the factory-gate price for 500–800 gram tilapia in Guangdong rose to 7.20 yuan/kg, equivalent to approximately $1.04/kg or about $0.... FULL STORY
