Rising prices for horse mackerel and bonito affect Peruvians' pockets

In recent weeks, the prices of popular marine products such as horse mackerel and bonito have experienced a notable increase, adding to the already high cost of squid. These fish, known for being an economical and common option on Peruvian tables, now have prices that make it difficult for many citizens to acquire them. According to Rosali Paredes, a saleswoman with more than three decades of experience at the Ventanilla Fishing Terminal, this increase is due to the bans imposed by the Ministry of Production (Produce). “What is entering the markets is frozen horse mackerel. At the terminal, its price varies between 4.50 and 5 soles per kilo, depending on the brand and the processing date,” she explained. In several markets in Lima, such as the popular “3 de Febrero” in Breña, merchants reported a shortage of this species, while in other places where it is still available, the price has risen to between 6 and 7 soles per kilo of frozen horse mackerel. Bonito, for its part, also ...