在化州杨梅镇的广东环球水产食品公司生产车间，记者看到工人们正在熟练地将去鳞去鳃的罗非 鱼"开膛破肚"清洗内脏，去除血污和杂质。还有工人对切好的鱼片进行筛选，剔除碎肉、骨片等不合格 品。合格鱼片经沥干后，快速采用真空包装或用保鲜膜密封，储存到低温冷库，等待检疫出口。 茂名市罗非鱼协会会长陈绮称，为满足罗非鱼加工出口企业对原料的需求，茂名已将全市出口罗非 鱼原料养殖场面积提升至近19万亩，并成功创建2个罗非鱼省级农产品出口示范基地，罗非鱼片、条冻 鱼等产品出口到美国、俄罗斯、加拿大、非洲等20多个国家和地区。 中新社广东茂名9月19日电 (记者 梁盛)记者19日从广东茂名市农业农村局了解到，今年上半年，该 市罗非鱼产量14.48万吨，同比增长7.12%，罗非鱼及其产品出口量4.9万吨，同比增长28.7%，出口总值 同比增长20%以上，保持强劲的发展势头。 据介绍，作为"中国罗非鱼之都"，茂名市罗非鱼养殖历史可追溯至20世纪50年代末。经过多年发 展，目前茂名已成为全球最大的淡水养殖罗非鱼生产基地，也是中国最大的罗非鱼养殖优势区域和出口 加工基地，养殖面积超26万亩，年产量约28万吨，占中国七分之一，年出口量超10 ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the resilience and challenges faced by the Maoming tilapia industry amid escalating tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese seafood products, particularly tilapia, which has seen tariffs rise to over 150% [4][21]. Group 1: Industry Overview - China is the largest producer of tilapia globally, with an annual output exceeding 1.7 million tons, and the Maoming region contributes approximately one-seventh of this total [3]. - The U.S. tariffs on Chinese tilapia began during Trump's first term, with a 25% tariff introduced in May 2019, leading to a 20% decline in imports of frozen tilapia fillets from 2020 to 2024 [16][17]. - By February 2025, tariffs were raised to 45%, and further increases in April 2024 brought the total to 150%, significantly impacting the industry [19][21]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The high tariffs have led to a sharp decline in exports, with companies like Hengxing Group reporting a 35% year-on-year drop in U.S. exports by March 2024 [23]. - Domestic sales are becoming a focal point for the industry, with companies like Guangdong Fuwu Food noting a shift in international buyers' behavior due to tariff uncertainties [24][26]. - The domestic sales ratio of Maoming tilapia has increased from 10% to 20% as companies seek to adapt to the changing market conditions [41][42]. Group 3: Strategic Responses - The industry is encouraged to stabilize supply and avoid panic selling to prevent further price declines [33][39]. - Initiatives are underway to promote tilapia as a viable domestic protein source, with companies developing new products to appeal to younger consumers [45][46]. - E-commerce platforms like JD.com are launching significant support plans to facilitate the transition from export to domestic sales, with tilapia being a key focus [48][50]. Group 4: Quality and Perception - The nutritional value of tilapia is highlighted, with protein content ranging from 20% to 26% and low fat content, positioning it as a healthy alternative to other fish [63][64]. - Efforts are being made to improve the perception of tilapia from a "trash fish" to a recognized source of protein, supported by quality certifications and sustainable farming practices [77][76]. - The industry aims to leverage its technological advancements in aquaculture to maintain competitiveness despite tariff challenges, with a focus on achieving a "billion-dollar industry" status by 2025 [57][58].