China's salmon consumption plunges as COVID-caution retains its grasp

While the global salmon market increased by 10 percent in the fourth quarter, the market in mainland China and Hong Kong was halved to 15,300 tons.

Imported salmon, often consumed raw or in restaurants, has taken a particularly severe hit from COVID repercusssions in the Chinese market. — Imported salmon, often consumed raw or in restaurants, has taken a particularly severe hit from COVID repercusssions in the Chinese market.Foto: Fartein Rudjord

Anders Furuset

Published 4 March 2021, 06:27Updated 4 March 2021, 12:55

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