U.S. Glut Chokes China’s Tilapia Pipeline, Slashing Fry Sales Across South China
CHINA Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
Weak American demand and stubborn inventories ripple upstream, leaving hatcheries struggling and farmers hesitant to stock ponds The tilapia industry in South China is showing clear signs of strain as oversupply in the United States disrupts the global supply chain, cutting fry sales in half and dampening aquaculture activity despite stable farmgate prices. Photo: Yao Ge's New Vision / YouTube According to market data reported by Food World Beijing, prices for 500–800 gram tilapia in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan remained unchanged during ... FULL STORY