QINGDAO, China — Undercurrent News is reporting live from the China Fisheries and Seafood Exhibition (CFSE) on Oct. 29-31, 2025.
The event is held at the Hongdao International Convention and Exhibition Center (HICEC) in Qingdao.
CFSE is China’s largest seafood trade show and is central to international seafood companies’ marketing calendar in China. Domestic Chinese seafood companies have also turned out in force.
Before CFSE begins, Undercurrent reported from the Norwegian Seafood Council’s Norway–China Seafood Summit. You can read all the stories from the event below:
Norway captures 27% of China’s coldwater shrimp market
Norway has seized a 27% share of China’s coldwater shrimp market in a dramatic surge from just 2% a year ago, capitalizing on tariffs that hobbled Canadian exporters and strong demand.
‘Fresh-cut’ salmon shops take hold in China’s smaller cities
A new wave of community-based “fresh-cut” salmon outlets is rapidly spreading across China, driven by rising demand for convenience, transparency, and freshness in lower-tier urban markets.
Canadian coldwater shrimp set to gain ground in China
Canadian coldwater shrimp are expected to gain a stronger foothold in the Chinese market over the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, according to Bruce Chapman, executive director of the Canadian Association of Prawn Producers.
NSC: China poised to become fifth-largest salmon market in 2025
China is on track to surpass Italy and become the world’s fifth-largest market for Atlantic salmon before year-end, according to Sigmund Bjorgo, China director at the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Salmon, e-commerce lift China to No. 3 spot for Norwegian seafood exports
China has become Norway’s third-largest seafood market by both volume and value, nearly doubling from a year earlier, as the country’s recovering consumption and fast-developing e-commerce platforms drive new opportunities for exporters, Norwegian Seafood Council CEO Christian Chramer said.
Wholesale salmon prices in China fall for all origins
Wholesale Atlantic salmon prices in major Chinese cities declined in week 44 (Oct. 27–Nov. 2), as increased arrivals weighed on the market.
Ecuadorian shrimp offers rise ahead of busy week for deals
Ecuadorian shrimp companies raised their offerings to China in week 44 (Oct. 27- Nov. 2), with packers increasing their quoted prices by around $0.20 per kilogram during the Qingdao show, aiming to gauge buyers’ reactions.
Tilapia prices show signs of rebound
Tilapia raw material prices in China have shown signs of rising, as the US confirmed it will maintain a 55% tariff instead of imposing an additional 100% tariff from Nov. 1.