The price of Chinese tilapia has continued to rise this week.

In the 22nd week of 2025 (May 26-June 1), the farmgate price of tilapia in China continued to rise, mainly driven by the increase in import orders from the United States. Prices in major production areas such as Hainan, Guangdong and Guangxi all rose to varying degrees, indicating that the market is gradually recovering.

The main reason for the price increase is the phased easing of Sino-US trade relations. On May 14, the United States announced a 90-day tariff suspension on some Chinese goods, including a 55% reduction in tilapia tariffs from a maximum of 170% (including a 25% Section 301 tariff). This policy significantly reduced the export cost of Chinese tilapia, prompting American buyers to resume purchases.

A large Chinese aquatic feed company and the largest supplier of frozen tilapia to the US market - confirmed to the media that its Hainan factory has seen a significant increase in orders recently and has increased its raw material procurement efforts. They said: "The increase in factory procurement has driven up prices in Hainan, and the 0.2 yuan per kilogram increase is a positive signal."

Although the market shows signs of recovery in the short term, the industry still faces challenges. Some processing plants reported that although orders have increased, their profit margins are limited by low transaction prices. In addition, farmers are more motivated to stock seedlings, which may lead to supply growth in the coming months, so we need to be vigilant about the risk of price fluctuations.

Reference : YUYIPAI