Taiwan bluefin tuna price hits record low and remains at low point due to COVID

Taiwan is currently in Level 3 COVID alert, where all restaurants allow take-outs only. Bluefin tuna prices dropped to a record low on May 28 due to COVID-19 and have been remaining at a relatively low price in early June. The price on May 28 is around USD 5.32/kg while June average price is USD 7.14/kg. The price of bluefin tuna at the beginning of the season in April 2021 was around USD 71.43/kg.