Turkey: Fish prices are expected to decrease with the expected snowfall in Istanbul

The storm in Marmara last week caused prices to rise in the fish market. This week, fish prices decreased by 50 TL compared to last week. The most affordable fish on the stalls were anchovies, horse mackerel and chinekop at 150 TL per kilo. Fishermen stated that the snowfall expected in the coming days will reduce the temperature of the sea water and contribute to the oiling of the fish and making them more delicious. Fishermen said that fish consumption may increase even more during this period. “If it snows in the coming days, we will eat more delicious fish.” Stating that fish do not like harsh weather, fisherman Savaş Temiz said, “We experienced this last week, fishermen could not go hunting and prices increased. If it snows in the coming days, we will eat more delicious fish. Nowadays, chinekop has started to appear. If it snows, chinakop will increase even more. This is our expectation right now, but prices may also fluctuate. Prices have remained the same for weeks. ...