The winds in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia led to a 30% increase in fish prices in the past two days

Published 2021년 6월 16일

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In Qatif, Saudi Arabia, the past few days of strong winds have negatively impacted small fishing boats, resulting in a 30% surge in fish prices within the past two days. Despite this setback, central markets in Dammam and Qatif have compensated by increasing their imported fish supply by 50%. Jaafar Al-Safwani, a local businessman and former Vice-President of the Fishermen's Association, highlighted the effects of the 'Al-Bawarih' wind on fish and shrimp populations in the Arabian Gulf. The article provides an overview of the current market situation, detailing the impact of weather conditions on local fishing activities and the subsequent adjustments in fish prices and import levels.

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A member of the Qatif Chamber of Commerce and Industry, former Vice-President of the Fishermen's Association, Jaafar Al-Safwani, explained to Okaz that the winds in the eastern region in the past few days led to the failure of small boats to enter the sea for fishing in the Arabian Gulf; This led to a 30% increase in fish prices in the past two days. He said: Central markets for fish; Whether in Dammam or Qatif, it witnessed an abundance of imported fish by 50%, and this led to a somewhat balanced supply. He added: The wind that the eastern region witnessed during the past few days is called the (Al-Bawarih) wind. It is useful for fish and shrimp as it allows the entry of small fish and shrimp that were ...

Source: Okaz