Core Insights - Japan imports approximately 20,000 tons of unagi (grilled eel) annually, with 99% sourced from China, primarily processed from American eel raised from fry imported from the Dominican Republic and Haiti [2][3] - Starting January 2026, new international regulations will require export permits and certificates of origin for American eel trade, potentially complicating the supply chain and increasing retail prices in Japan [2][3] - The upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting on November 24 will discuss the inclusion of all eel species in Appendix II, which would require export permits for international trade [2] Industry Impact - If the import of American eel products faces disruptions, Japanese buyers may have to switch to more expensive domestic eel, which could lead to increased retail prices due to limited supply [4] - Retailers in Japan are already considering alternative sourcing strategies, including increasing the proportion of domestically sourced eel, in anticipation of potential delays in Chinese eel procurement [4]
“美洲鳗”纳入国际管制,日本吃烤鳗鱼或涨价
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