
Anchovy Prices and Fish Market Dynamics in Bolu
In Bolu every Monday The market in İhsaniye Neighborhood is experiencing a remarkable change with the absence of anchovies. During the past week anchovy prices were between 100-120 lira. However, it has become almost impossible to find anchovies on the counter for the last three days. This situation directly affects other prices in the fish market.
The Absence of Anchovy and the Rise of Horse Mackerel
Fisherman Emre Yıldız says that the absence of anchovy also affects horse mackerel prices. “There has been no anchovy for two days. We sold anchovies until Thursday. We sold anchovies for 100-120 lira per kilo. There are no anchovies today, including Saturday and Sunday. There are no anchovies in the seas either. The season is not over. There are 2,5 months left for the season to end. It will definitely come.” His words clearly reveal this situation.
The temporary absence of anchovies has caused citizens to change their preference. horse mackerel prices rose to 150 lira. Yildiz, “The demand for horse mackerel is low right now. The lack of anchovy has affected the price of horse mackerel. Horse mackerel was previously around 100 lira, now it has increased to 150 lira.” He summarizes the situation of horse mackerel, which has replaced anchovy, by saying:
Status of Other Fish Species
In addition to anchovies, there are also different types of fish on the counter. Yıldız, “Right now, there are whiting and grey mullet on the counter. A kilo of whiting is 200 lira, and grey mullet is 150 lira. These are the normal prices.” He conveys the current situation of the market by saying: Whiting Prices increased compared to last week and rose from 150 lira to 200 lira. This situation is directly related to the supply-demand balance of fish.
Price Dynamics in the Fish Market
It is emphasized that the absence of anchovy also affects the prices of other fish. Yıldız, “The lack of anchovy also affects the prices of other fish because the demand automatically shifts to these fish and prices increase.” He explains the market dynamics with his statement. The prices of big fish continue to remain stable; they are sold for 350 lira per kilo.
Citizens' Preferences and Shopping Habits
The absence of anchovy in the fish market in Bolu is also changing the shopping habits of citizens. People are turning to alternative fish instead of anchovy, and this affects the general structure of the market. Stavrit, whiting ve gray mullet While sales of fish such as anchovy are increasing, the absence of anchovy reduces the liveliness of the market.
Situation at Sea and Future of the Season
The absence of anchovies in the seas raises questions about how they will develop in the later stages of the season. Emre Yıldız, "There are 2,5 months left in the season. He will definitely come." He expressed that he remains hopeful. Fishermen are waiting for the situation in the seas to return to normal and emphasize that they need to be patient during this process.
As a result
The prices of anchovies in the fish market in Bolu, their absence and the effects on the prices of other fish are changing the shopping habits of the local people. While the demand for horse mackerel and other fish increases in the absence of anchovies, prices are also increasing. Fishermen are hopeful for the situation in the seas to improve and are waiting for the market to return to its liveliness.