Peru: Horse mackerel and bonito rise in price due to shortage

Published 2024년 9월 27일

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The Ministry of Production in Peru has imposed a fishing ban, leading to a surge in prices for mackerel and bonito. Mackerel is now selling for between 4.50 and 7 soles per kilo, up from previous prices, while fresh bonito has seen a significant increase to between 7 and 8 soles per kilo. Squid prices have also risen, selling for over 20 soles. The ban has affected the availability of these seafood items, with mackerel currently only available frozen and bonito still available despite the ban being official for only a week.

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Peruvian consumers are facing an increase in the prices of mackerel and bonito due to the fishing ban imposed by the Ministry of Production. Currently, mackerel is only found frozen in the markets, with prices ranging between 4.50 and 7 soles per kilo, while fresh bonito has increased to between 7 and 8 soles per kilo, and squid is on the rise and exceeds 20 soles. “We don't know if it will go down soon,” said a seller from Breña. In the case of bonito, Produce also ended ...

Source: Apnoticias