Fish Shortage Spurs Price Hike; Chicken Offers Budget-Friendly Alternative in Pune

The Ganesh Peth fish market is experiencing high fish prices because of a limited supply from both the eastern and western coasts of the country. As demand rises in anticipation of the fasting season in March, traders are finding it difficult to obtain enough fish, which has kept prices high compared to last week. In contrast, the plentiful supply of poultry has resulted in a 20% decrease in chicken prices, offering some relief to consumers.

On Sunday, the market saw a diverse range of fish being sold:

Deep Sea Fish: Approximately 10-15 tonnes, including premium varieties like Pomfret, Halwa, and Surmai.

Bay Fish: 200-400 kg, featuring species such as Indian Mackerel, Red Snapper, and Soundale.

River Fish: 700-800 kg, with a significant inflow of Rohu, Catla, and other freshwater varieties from Andhra Pradesh (20-25 tonnes).

Despite this influx, prices remain high due to limited availability:

– Kapri Paplette: ₹1,600-₹1,800; large: ₹1,500, medium: ₹1,200, small: ₹800-₹900

– Bhila: ₹600-₹700

– Halwa: ₹500-₹600

– Surmai: ₹250-₹800

– Rawas: small: ₹650-₹750, large: ₹900-₹1,000

– Ghol: ₹800-₹900

– Karli: ₹280-₹360

– Karandi (peeled): ₹440-₹480

– Bhinga: ₹300-₹400

– Illish (Pala): ₹700-₹1,600

– Vaam: Yellow: ₹800-₹1,000, Black: ₹300-₹400

– Ole Bombil: ₹180-₹240

– Shrimp (Kolambi): Small: ₹200-₹240, Large: ₹480-₹650

– Jumbo Prawns: ₹1,400-₹1,500

– King Prawns: ₹600-₹700

– Lobster: ₹1,800-₹2,000

– Mori: ₹280-₹320

– Mandeli: ₹100-₹140

– Pink Perch (Rani Masa): ₹200-₹240

– Crabs: ₹400-₹450

– Chimbori: ₹500-₹600

 Bay Fish:

– Soundale: ₹200-₹240

– Khapi: 240-₹280

– Nagli: 280-₹700

– Red Snapper (Tambus): ₹440-4₹80

– Palu: ₹240-₹280

– Lepa: ₹160-₹200

Indian Mackerel (Bangda): Small sizes are priced at ₹120-₹160, while large ones range from ₹180 to ₹220.

Shevtto: Costs between ₹200 and ₹240.

Indian Oil Sardine (Pedwi): Priced at ₹100.

Belunji: Ranges from ₹140 to ₹160.

Shellfish (Tisrya): Costs ₹240.

Khube: Priced at ₹150.

Sardines (Tarli): Range from ₹120 to ₹160.

River fish:

Rohu: Priced between ₹160 and ₹200.

Catla: Costs between ₹160 and ₹350.

Murrel: Ranges from ₹450 to ₹500.

Shivda: Priced between ₹200 and ₹240.

Kavalli: Costs ₹250.

Amali: Priced at ₹150.

Crabs: Range from ₹300 to ₹600.

Chilapi: Costs between ₹80 and ₹180.

Vaam: Priced between ₹500 and ₹550.

Meat and poultry prices have remained steady, with an adequate supply meeting the demand.

Mutton prices are as follows:

– Goat: ₹780

– Bolai: ₹780

– Khima: ₹780

– Liver: ₹800

Chicken prices include:

– Whole Chicken: ₹200

– Leg Piece: ₹250

– Live Chicken: ₹130

– Boneless Chicken: ₹300

Egg prices are:

– Gavra (per hundred): ₹1,130; per dozen: ₹140; per egg: ₹12

– English (per hundred): ₹675; per dozen: ₹90; per egg: ₹7.50

While fish prices remain high for consumers, the drop in chicken prices provides some relief. Market conditions are likely to change in the upcoming weeks as traders attempt to balance supply and demand.