Ili Prefecture has three major water systems, mainly glacier meltwater, with sweet and clear water sources and water temperatures below 20°C all year round, which is suitable for large-scale ecological salmon farming.
Currently, Chile exports frozen and fresh salmon to about 76 countries. Major markets include the United States, Brazil, Russia, China and the European Union.
Hu Jinfu, head of the base, said: "Our products are in short supply now. Most of our fish are raised on order basis, and our sales have exceeded 40 million yuan."
In August 2024, the top three imported aquatic products were crustaceans, frozen fish, and mollusks, with imports of 718.5 million US dollars, 358.8 million US dollars, and 177.0 million US dollars, accounting for 48.2%, 24.1%, and 11.9% of the total aquatic product trade imports,
Although Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout are closely related, the difference between the two is quite significant because rainbow trout is a freshwater fish, while Atlantic salmon is a saltwater fish.
The factory currently has one frozen fish fin production line and completed the construction of two sea cucumber production lines in August this year, with a monthly production capacity of up to 1 million kilograms.
AI intelligent shrimp net uses ultra clear panoramic AI cameras to capture high-definition details in real time, observe the feeding situation, internal organ condition.
Enterprises from more than 20 countries and regions participated in the exhibition. Domestic and foreign aquatic enterprises bring together over a hundred types of aquatic products and ocean pasture equipment.