China has grown into the world leader in processing frozen whitefish and other species from around the globe, for shipping back to the United States and Europe. Some of this business is likely to return closer to the point of catch, as the general costs of operation in China continue to rise.

The processing of Pacific salmon, cod and Alaska pollock is likely to stay in China, said Kim Jensen, the CEO of Danish cod, haddock, shrimp and King crab supply group Kangamiut Seafood.

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