China's port closures cost Russian pollock companies $400 million, but the industry sees a silver lining

The closure of what was once its most important market forced companies to put more focus on new customers and product formats.

A container vessel pulling into the Port of Qingdao. Russian seafood was shut out of China for a major portion of 2021 over COVD-19 restrictions.
A container vessel pulling into the Port of Qingdao. Russian seafood was shut out of China for a major portion of 2021 over COVD-19 restrictions.Photo: OOCL
Published 27 January 2022, 18:11Updated 27 January 2022, 18:25