In Russia, wholesale prices for herring decreased in the first half of the year - VARPE

Pacific herring became 21.3% cheaper, Atlantic herring - by 6.4% In Russia, wholesale prices for herring decreased in the first half of 2025, the All-Russian Association of Fishery Enterprises (VARPE) reported. "According to the National Fishery Resources, wholesale prices for Pacific herring in the fishing region (Far Eastern Federal District) in the first half of 2025 (from the beginning of the year to June 30) decreased by 21.3% (to 118 rubles/kg), and for Atlantic herring - by 6.4% (to 190 rubles/kg, Northwestern Federal District). This is the highest rate of wholesale price reduction among the main fish species caught in the country in the first half of the year," the message states. As the association explained, Russian fishermen catch three types of herring: Pacific, Atlantic, and Baltic. Pacific herring is the most common type, and by June 30, its catch reached 266.6 thousand tons, remaining almost at the same level as last year. Atlantic herring follows, with active ...