Local and imported seafood suppliers each have their own advantages and challenges, providing a diverse range of options for the market.

The main advantage of local seafood suppliers lies in freshness and regional characteristics. Due to their proximity to the market, they can deliver quickly, ensuring the seafood is fresh. For example, prawns from Malaysia's east coast and grouper from Sabah are popular among local consumers. However, local suppliers face challenges such as resource sustainability and smaller scale operations, with limited technology and funding, potentially hindering equipment upgrades and management optimization.

Imported seafood suppliers excel in offering variety and stable supply. They provide high-quality seafood from around the world, such as Norwegian salmon and Japanese tuna, meeting diverse and high-end demand. Imported suppliers are usually larger in scale and have advanced cold chain logistics systems, ensuring quality and safety during long-distance transport. Nevertheless, they encounter high import costs, freshness risks, and complex supply chain management challenges.

Overall, both local and imported seafood suppliers play valuable roles. Consumers can choose based on their needs, while suppliers must enhance their competitiveness to adapt to market changes, jointly driving the seafood market forward and offering more high-quality products to consumers.