required report public distribution date 10 3 2005 gain number fr5065 france fishery products annual approved by elizabeth b berry us embassy prepared marie cécile hénard highlights is a major consumer of seafood and net importer many in 2004 the best export opportunities for were alaska pollack fillets surimi base salmon lobster scallops remained french consumers preferred fish exports to favored dollar euro exchange rate media campaign against farm raised european market share groundfish fillet increased from 7 percent 9 potential continued growth remains positive united states was s largest supplier live ahead canadian has become this trend continues europe leading includes psd changes yes trade matrix paris fr1 fr usda foreign agricultural service