Dangerous fishing conditions, colorful personalities and high-stakes commodity trading all make king crab an exciting market. With U.S. quotas down, foreign resources at risk and a sensitive global economy all at play, this year’s season has everyone guessing.
Japan, where the lion’s share of Alaska king crab annually ends up, is expected to once again set the market for red kings, as the yen is stronger than last year. On the other hand, Japan’s economy is also under pressure, and one di…
