Tridge summary
During the early days of Ramadan in 2023, the surge in fish prices has reached unprecedented levels, affecting the affordability of seafood for many. The cost of sardines has escalated to between 15 and 25 dirhams per kilogram, while more luxurious fish such as mousa, Merlin, al-Qaimron, and calamar have seen prices soar to over 100 dirhams per kilogram for some varieties. This price hike occurs against a backdrop of economic challenges for citizens, exacerbated by high prices for essentials like vegetables, fruits, red meat, and poultry. Despite these challenges, demand for fish has remained relatively low due to the overall high cost of living during Ramadan.
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Original content
Like other consumables, fish prices rose to high levels during the first two days of the holy month of Ramadan, at a time when most citizens are experiencing difficulties in providing raw materials. The price of one kilogram of sardines, which some call the “fish of the poor,” ranges between 15 and 25 dirhams, while the price of mousa (soul) fish reached more than 100 dirhams in some cities of the Kingdom, and at least 90 dirhams in Casablanca. As for the Merlin fish, its price ranges between 80 and 100 dirhams per kilogram, while the price of “al-Qaimron” rose to 120 dirhams and more, and the ...
Source: جريدة الأخبار المغربية
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