TOKYO -- Less than two years after China's ban on Japanese scallops sparked fear of excess supply, the shellfish is enjoying high demand in other countries, fetching record prices at a Tokyo wholesale market.
Monthly exports double, while wholesale prices hit record high

International demand is growing for scallops from Japan, even with China no longer a customer. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
TOKYO -- Less than two years after China's ban on Japanese scallops sparked fear of excess supply, the shellfish is enjoying high demand in other countries, fetching record prices at a Tokyo wholesale market.