The retail giant has cut its purchases of Australian salmon mainly to protect the local endangered species - Maugene skate

Australian Prime Minister Albanese said on October 10 that China will resume imports of Australian lobsters by the end of this year.

Currently, Chile exports frozen and fresh salmon to about 76 countries. Major markets include the United States, Brazil, Russia, China and the European Union.

At present, China mainly imports rock lobster from New Zealand, which accounts for nearly 40% of the total market value; Next is Mexico, accounting for 20%.

In 2023, China was the fastest-growing market for Atlantic salmon consumption in the world, consuming a total of 108,128 tons of Atlantic salmon, a year-on-year increase of 32,597 tons or 43%, making the Chinese Atlantic salmon market the eighth largest market in the world