China: PRC Suspends Imports of Aquatic Products from Japan

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2023-0116

Contact:

Office of Agricultural Affairs, Beijing   |   (011-86-10) 8531-3600

Link to report:

China: PRC Suspends Imports of Aquatic Products from Japan

On August 24, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) suspended all imports of aquatic products (including edible aquatic animals) from Japan, effective immediately. The announcement follows Japan’s announced plans to begin releasing more than one million metric tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean. This report provides an unofficial translation of the GACC announcement and initial review of impacted trade.

Exporting
East Asia and the Pacific, China, Japan
Fish and Seafood

Database Source:

Related Reports

View More
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Spain: Spain Seafood Report 2025

Spain is one of the world’s largest markets for fish and seafood. In 2024, it was the fourth largest importer of fish and seafood in the world - after much larger countries like the United States, China, and Japan.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Canada Issues New Directive for Importation of Grapevine Material for Propagation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a new directive for “Phytosanitary requirements for the importation and domestic movement of grapevine material for propagation or decorative use as fresh cut vines”.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Senegal: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported food and agriculture products, including live animals. There is no update for 2024.