Japan is the #1 consumer and producer of them (4)

I believe the answer is:

eels

(Other definitions for eels that I've seen before include "Odd fish found in the lees" , "Else (anag.)" , "eg Conger" , "Lengthy fish" , "Smooth fishes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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