In Russia, pollock catch has exceeded 925 thousand tons since the beginning of 2025

Russian fishermen have had a productive year, catching over 925 thousand tons of pollock, including a significant amount in the Sea of Okhotsk, and setting a record for pollock catch in 2024 with 1.998 million tons. There is an expectation to supply China with 1,000 tons of pollock roe in 2025, with potential for this to increase to 5,000 tons in the next few years. Currently, pollock caviar exports from Russia amount to 37,000 tons, worth $194 million, with Japan and South Korea being the main markets. A program has been launched to promote pollock caviar in China, positioning it as a premium product. Domestic demand for pollock caviar in Russia is also on the rise.

Russian fishermen expect to supply China with 1,000 tons of pollock roe in 2025 Since the beginning of 2025, Russian fishermen have caught more than 925 thousand tons of pollock, including about 742 thousand tons in the Sea of Okhotsk, the Federal Agency for Fishery reported. The department also noted that since the beginning of the year, 38.3 thousand tons of cod have been caught in the Far East basin, including 12.6 thousand tons in the Sea of Okhotsk. The catch of Pacific herring exceeded 149 thousand tons, mainly in the North Okhotsk Sea subzone - 141.2 thousand tons. The Federal Agency for Fishery reminded that the Okhotsk Sea fishing season "A" lasts from January to April and is currently coming to an end. This is the most productive period for pollock catch - up to 80% of the annual volume. According to the results of 2024, Russian fishermen set a record for pollock catch: the catch amounted to 1.998 million tons - 2% higher than the figure for 2023. As Kommersant was ...