Spanish Ports See Concentrated Unloading of Bluefin Tuna, Prices Reaching Up to 3,700 Euros per Ton

According to local fishery market data, this round of bluefin tuna landings were auctioned at prices ranging from 3.2 to 3.7 euros per kilogram, which translates to 3,200 to 3,700 euros per ton, indicating strong market demand. The product's high quality and market demand for both canned processing and fresh consumption jointly support the current price levels. This concentrated landing has driven up trading activity in the Ondarroa port auction hall, also sending positive signals to related cold chain logistics and canning factories. Industry professionals note that this season's bluefin tuna fishing began early, potentially linked to weak catches of other species like mackerel. Notably, despite favorable price trends, the overall fishery data for Spain's Basque region in the first half of the year is not optimistic. According to the Basque regional government's primary industry observation report, total fish trading volume in the first half of 2025 decreased by 40% year-on-year, ...