Core Viewpoint - The European Union has proposed to list eels, including Japanese eels, under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which could significantly hinder the circulation of eels in Japan if approved at the upcoming conference [1][2]. Group 1: Proposal and Implications - The EU's proposal aims to include 18 species of eels, including Japanese eels, in CITES Appendix II, which would require export permits for trade [2]. - If the proposal passes, it could create major obstacles for Japan's eel supply, which is heavily reliant on imports from China, accounting for 70% of the 63,000 tons expected in 2024 [2]. - Japan plans to collaborate with China and South Korea to lobby against the proposal, arguing that eel resources are abundant and not at risk of extinction [2]. Group 2: Market Impact - The average wholesale price of grilled eel in Tokyo's Toyosu market for 2024 is projected to be around 4,500 yen per kilogram, remaining stable compared to the previous year [3]. - Concerns are rising among producers in Kyushu about potential declines in retail sales due to increasing public scrutiny over consuming endangered species [3]. Group 3: Resource Assessment - The EU claims that the resource levels of Japanese eels have "significantly decreased," while Japan counters that the resources are sufficient [4]. - Japanese eels are born in the Mariana Trench and migrate to East Asia, where they are caught and raised for consumption [4]. - Due to overfishing and environmental degradation, the catch of juvenile eels has remained low since the late 1970s, leading to their classification as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2014 [4].
欧盟将提议限制鳗鱼国际交易,日本要联手中韩反对
日经中文网·2025-06-26 02:47