In the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year, Russia’s output of frozen fish fillets increased by 13,700 metric tons to 64,900 metric tons, according to Russia’ Federal Fishery Agency (Rosrybolovstvo), which referred to Rosstat (Federal State Statistics Service).
The bulk volume was produced in the northwest of Russia -- 49 percent or 31,800 metric tons -- and in the Russian Far East -- 45 percent or 29,100 metric tons.
Production of frozen fillets in the Far East region increased by 44% due to catches of Pacific herring having increased 58.6
