Japan scallop prices rebound as exports expand beyond China

Domestic consumption campaign also fuels recovery after Beijing's import ban

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Scallop exports to the U.S. and Southeast Asia have surged. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)

TAKUMI SASAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Prices of scallops from Japan are rebounding from a slump induced by a nearly year-old Chinese ban, buoyed by efforts to boost consumption at home as well as surging exports to such markets as North America and Southeast Asia.

Demand is high for tamarei -- fresh scallops that are flash-frozen, making them safe for raw consumption -- at Tokyo's Toyosu Market. The shellfish are used in sushi, tempura, Chinese cuisine and other foods.

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