Tilapia prices rise with reduced supply in October

Tilapia prices saw strong increases in October. Researchers from Cepea indicate that the boost came from the significantly reduced supply, due to the lack of fingerlings for restocking. Additionally, the milder temperatures this year also reinforced the lower availability of tilapia. In Northern Paraná, the average price was R$ 9.19/kg in October, a sharp increase of 7.79% compared to the previous month. In Western Paraná, the price of tilapia rose by a significant 11.88% in the same comparison, to R$ 8.31/kg. On the external front, tilapia exports grew in October, returning to the volumes recorded ...