SAPPORO, Japan -- While Japan's marine product exports have been growing, mostly thanks to Hokkaido's scallop and sea cucumber industries, there are fears that the nation is losing its edge when it comes to high-end exports.
Trade
Japan meets growing seafood demand but falls down value chain
China steps in to process Hokkaido-produced scallops and sea cucumbers
Nemuro Port on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido: The prefecture exported some $421.6 million worth of scallops in 2022. © Reuters
Read Next
Latest on Trade
