Japan seafood prices set to climb as China eyes lifting import ban

Pricier sea urchin and high-end products expected in crowded export market

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Seafood distributor Uoriki sends fish by air from Tokyo's Toyosu market to New York City. (Uoriki)

TAKUMI SASAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- With Japan's seafood industry pursuing more diverse markets after being frozen out of China, recent moves toward reversing Beijing's import ban are seen pushing up the price of high-end products like sea urchin.

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