Urner Barry's White Shrimp Index

Urner Barry's White Shrimp Index

10/08/2009:
The White Shrimp Index is $2.77; nc

The headless, shell-on (HLSO) shrimp index is a measure of general conditions in the shrimp market. It is not a reflection of any single item. Urner Barry historically tracks all of our market quotations which should be consulted for individual items.

The shrimp index is calculated using an average of Urner Barry market quotations; additionally the quotes are weighted based on the import volume of each count size. Shell-on shrimp imports from the Black Tiger producing countries and White producing countries of Thailand and Indonesia have been edited in order to reflect those countries significant shift in production from Black Tiger to P. vannamei. Shrimp imports from other countries are divided into either Black Tiger or White producing countries.

The bottom chart represents the weight, in million pounds, of monthly shell-on shrimp imports.

Urner Barry's Black Tiger Shrimp Index

10/08/2009:
The Black Tiger Shrimp Index is $5.09; nc

The headless, shell-on (HLSO) shrimp index is a measure of general conditions in the shrimp market. It is not a reflection of any single item. Urner Barry historically tracks all of our market quotations which should be consulted for individual items.

The shrimp index is calculated using an average of Urner Barry market quotations; additionally the quotes are weighted based on the import volume of each count size. Shell-on shrimp imports from the Black Tiger producing countries and White producing countries of Thailand and Indonesia have been edited in order to reflect those countries significant shift in production from Black Tiger to P. vannamei. Shrimp imports from other countries are divided into either Black Tiger or White producing countries.

The bottom chart represents the weight, in million pounds, of monthly shell-on shrimp imports.

Shrimp Closing Commentary, Thursday  October 8, 2009
Urner Barry Market Update -
October 08, 2009, 17:10 EST

White Shrimp: 21-25 and 26-30 count HLSO shrimp are barely steady to weak with a few lower offerings noted especially for quantity.

31-35 count and smaller HLSO shrimp are full steady at listed levels. Most offering now trend to the higher side of our quotation with a few testing stronger levels. Replacement offerings are reported to be firming.

Head-on shrimp are steady.

Black Tiger Shrimp: the market is steady at listed levels.

Mexican Wild Shrimp: reports of bay production are mixed and ocean production is underway. The market remains unsettled.

Value-added Shrimp: the market is about steady with a few changes noted.

Gulf Domestic Shrimp: HLSO brown shrimp are still well supplied and further discounts noted. Meanwhile, availability of HLSO white shrimp range barely adequate to sometimes short, and offerings vary widely by seller. PUD's were unchanged.

Salmon Closing Commentary, Thursday  October 8, 2009
Urner Barry Market Update -
October 08, 2009, 16:51 EST

Farmed Salmon: The Northeast wholefish market trended lower on 6-8, 8-10, and 10-12s; supplies are fully adequate for a dull demand. The remainder of the market is about steady. European wholefish continue to be available and are causing additional downward pricing pressure on the Northeast wholefish market.

The European wholefish market continues to weaken and the undertone is unsettled; both higher and lower offerings are noted on all sizes. Demand is lackluster and carried product is also reported to be available.

The European fillet market continues to adjust lower on 2-3s and 3-4s. Supplies are fully adequate for a dull demand.

European frozen fillets are still reported in the market; pricing looks to trend between 4.35 and 4.50 for 3-4 pound d-trim fillets. European portions are noted between 5.90 and 6.50.

The Chilean fillet market is about steady; supplies range adequate to fully adequate for a quiet demand.

The Chilean Steelhead market adjusted on the upper end of quotations; supplies are adequate for a moderate demand. A few higher offerings were collected.

Chilean Coho are reported to be available in the U.S. market; pricing is reported to range between 3.60 and 4.25 for a 1 to 3 pound fillet.

The West Coast wholefish market remains barely steady to weak on all sizes. Supplies are fully adequate for a dull demand. European wholefish are also reported to be readily available in the West and are causing some additional downward pricing pressure.

Wild Salmon: The fresh chum market continues full steady; supplies are light for a moderate to active demand. Net cohos and kings adjusted higher; supplies are adequate for a moderate to active demand. The balance of the market is unchanged.

Janice Brown
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