Bonito prices increased in Edirne, Turkiye

Published Nov 20, 2024

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The article reports a significant increase in the price of bonito fish in Edirne, Turkey, from 100 liras to 200 liras per piece. This increase has been attributed to the end of the bonito fishing season. Despite claims of an abundant supply, the high prices have disappointed citizens, with some expressing that it is no longer affordable for them. Fisherman Yusuf Çimen predicts that bonito prices will continue to rise, reaching up to 225-250 liras per piece, and expects bonito to move to other fish species such as anchovy, horse mackerel, and bluefish. The high prices have been criticized for being unaffordable for many citizens, particularly those on fixed incomes.

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(EDIRNE) - The price of bonito fish, which dropped to 100 liras a piece in the middle of the season in Edirne, has increased to 200 liras. Citizen Tülin Ayden said, "We were expecting the fish to be more affordable. They said 'plenty' but it does not appeal to every budget." One of the tradesmen at the Fish Market, fisherman Yusuf Çimen, stated that the season for bonito fish has come to an end. Today, bonito fish found buyers at the fish market for 200 liras a piece. Citizens said that despite the news that there was an abundance of fish, it was not reflected in the prices. "It will be 250 TL at most" Fisherman Yusuf Çimen noted the following: "We have come to the end of bonito. We have left 3 months behind. Both the season and bonito fishing. Bonito will be cheaper from now on. Three cents more, it will be less. Bonito has directed itself to anchovy, horse mackerel and bluefish. When bonito first came out, it was 125 TL per piece, then it became 150 TL. It dropped to 100 TL. ...

Source: Sondakika