Russia’s shipments of fish and seafood to China generated nearly $2.33 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, marking a 52% increase in value compared to the same period last year.
The volume of exports also climbed 14% year-on-year, reaching 723,000 metric tons, according to data reported by TASS.
8% increase year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
The sharp rise in export values suggests that higher unit prices or a shift toward premium seafood products are driving the growth, rather than volume alone.
This development highlights the expanding scope of trade between Moscow and Beijing beyond traditional energy commodities.
The surge in seafood trade parallels broader trends in Sino-Russian commerce.
Earlier this year, China imported 3.59 million metric tons of Russian liquefied natural gas in the first half of 2026, a 27.8% increase year-on-year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.