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Strong headwinds batter US tilapia imports

US imports of fresh tilapia fillets fell 15.6 percent in the first five months of this year, while shipments of frozen fillets dropped nearly 19 percent.

In the fresh market, disease issues in Colombia, Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica are affecting exports from those countries.
In the fresh market, disease issues in Colombia, Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica are affecting exports from those countries.Photo: Shutterstock
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Published 18 July 2024, 15:40Updated 18 July 2024, 15:58
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