Japan's Seafood Exports To China Down 23%

The value of Japan's seafood exports to China decreased by 23.2 percent in July compared to the previous year, totaling 7.7 billion yen ($52 million), as reported by Kyodo News.

The decline in Japan's seafood exports can be attributed in part to Beijing's comprehensive radiation testing on seafood products, which began in the same month.

This decline can be attributed in part to Beijing's comprehensive radiation testing on seafood products, which began in the same month. The exports of these products, particularly scallops, experienced a decrease for the first time since January 2021.

This reduction in exports occurred as Beijing intensified its inspections in anticipation of the release of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, as reported by Mainichi Shimbun.

Despite concerns expressed by neighboring countries such as China, Japan proceeded with the discharge of water from the Fukushima Daiichi plant in late August. Consequently, China suspended imports of all seafood products from Japan.

This ban is expected to lead to a further decline in seafood exports to China for the month of August, according to ministry officials. Tuna was also significantly affected by China's radiation testing, which extended customs procedures.

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