MOSCOW, April 2. /TASS/. Russia increased exports of fish and seafood to Japan by 9% in volume terms and by 25% in value terms in January-February 2026 year-on-year to 14,400 tons worth $132.6 mln, the Fish Union told TASS.
"In January-February 2026, Russian exports of fish and seafood to Japan increased year-on-year by 9% in volume and by 25% in value, to 14,400 tons worth $132.6 mln, according to calculations by the Fish Union analytical center based on Japanese customs statistics," the statement said.
In particular, supplies of pollock surimi increased by 5% in volume terms and by 20% in value terms, to 2,700 tons worth $6.6 mln, while pollock fillets rose by 45% in volume and by 40% in value, to 1,000 tons worth $3.6 mln.
At the same time, supplies of frozen pollock decreased by 40% in volume terms and by 25% in value terms, to 300 tons worth $0.6 mln.
Exports of frozen opilio snow crab increased by 45% in both volume and value terms, to 1,200 tons worth $21 mln. Meanwhile, supplies of frozen king crab decreased by 40% in volume and by 30% in value terms, to 500 tons worth $16.2 mln.
Supplies of live sea urchin decreased by 5% in volume terms and remained unchanged in value terms, at 1,700 tons worth $18 mln. Supplies of frozen squid increased twofold in volume and fivefold in value due to the "low base effect," to 400 tons worth $2 mln.