(MENAFN) According to a story this week by Business Insider Japan, the situation in Ukraine and Russia's responses to Western penalties are having an impact on Japan's ability to obtain the fish used in sushi.
Salmon is a well-liked component of the traditional national cuisine, the foundation of which is a piece of raw fish and vinegared rice. Japan imports salmon from Norway, Russia, and Chile. The study, quoting import statistics, states that in May of the current year, around 80 percent of the salmon imported into Japan originated from Chile, 10 percent from Norway, and the remaining 10 percent from Russia. The cargo from Norway were transported by direct planes that flew over Russia before the crisis in Ukraine. This is no longer conceivable, though, as a result of Moscow's retaliatory closure of its airspace to a number of nations, including Norway.
According to the study, salmon currently travels from Norway to Japan via the United Arab Emirates, citing industry officials. These cargoes have increased in cost as a result of rising fuel costs. While volumes sent have decreased as a result of fewer flights, the lengthier transportation time also impacts how fresh the goods are.
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