March 14, 2005

US Alaska fish exports make a comeback

US Alaska's fish exports are making a comeback, according to figures from the governor's office.

The fish industry in the state was in the doldrums not long ago, with prices on a downtrend and farmed fish taking over the market.

Apparently, consumers are now more informed about the value of wild Alaskan seafood, as shown by more than $3 billion worth of goods shipped to foreign countries last year.

Japan remains the key importer of Alaska's seafood, accounting $739 million worth of the product in 2004.

Alaska has also expanded into smaller European countries, while China has shown a lot of potential as an export country in recent years.