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.
2/18/2010:
The White Shrimp Index is $2.97; +.01
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.
Salmon Closing Commentary, Thursday February 18, 2010
Urner Barry Market Update -
February 18, 2010, 17:12 EST
Farmed Salmon: The Northeast wholefish market is firm on all sizes; supplies are barely adequate for an active demand.
The European wholefish market continues to firm again today on all sizes; supplies are light for an active demand. The undertone is full steady to firm as the U.S. competes against a worldwide demand for European wholefish especially with the beginning of Lent this week.
The European fillet market adjusted slightly; supplies range adequate to barely adequate for a more moderate demand. The undertone is full steady as the U.S. competes against a worldwide demand for European fillets.
The frozen European fillet market is reported to be trading around 4.40 - 4.75 on 3-4 and 4-5 pound fillets.
The Chilean fillet market is steady to full steady on 1-2s; supplies of this sizes range adequate to barely adequate for a moderate demand. The balance of the market continues to be somewhat unsettled with both higher and lower offerings collected. Supplies in the remainder of the market range adequate to fully adequate. Demand is dull.
The Chilean wholefish market is steady.
The Chilean steelhead market is full steady; a few higher offerings are noted. Supplies range adequate to barely adequate for a moderate demand.
The West Coast wholefish market trended higher on all sizes with the exception of 8-10s. Supplies are barely adequate for an active demand. A few buyers report their needs are exceeding current supply.
Janice Brown
Urner Barry Publications, Inc.
732-240-5330 ext 280
janice@urnerbarry.com
www.urnerbarry.com
Urner Barry's Fresh Farmed Salmon Index
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2/18/2010:
The Fresh Farmed Salmon Index is $4.00; +.05
The top chart represents Urner Barry's Salmon Index. This index is calculated using Urner Barry market quotations listed in Urner Barry’s Seafood Price-Current. Those quotations are then weighted, based on the average amount of product imported for whole fish and fillets.
The bottom chart represents the weight, in million pounds, of monthly imports of Chilean Fillets, European Fillets, Northeast Whole East, European Whole, and Seattle Whole West.
Note: Urner Barry's Fresh Farmed Salmon Index is an indication of the combined average value for Chilean fillets, European fillets, Northeast wholefish, European wholefish, and West Coast wholefish. It institutes a weighted value of each commodity as a proportion of the total supply from the producing areas. For example, if Chilean fillets represent 60% of the total, West Coast wholefish 25% and North Atlantic wholefish 15%, the value of each commodity would be weighted accordingly. This index is intended to be viewed as a snapshot of the general health of the fresh farmed salmon market in the United States.
Source: Urner Barry
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