Bonito fled to Russia; prices in Turkey increased from 50 TL to 120 TL

The price of bonito fish in Samsun, Turkey has significantly increased to 120 TL per piece due to a migration to colder waters and escape to Russia. The shortage caused by the migration and a storm in the Black Sea has led to the high demand and pricing of the fish. While some customers are finding it expensive, others are still showing interest at the current price. Meanwhile, other fish such as red mullet, whiting, horse mackerel, anchovy, and bluefish are also available at various prices per kilogram at the market.

The price of bonito, which was sold for 50 TL per piece in Samsun last week, has increased to 120 TL due to the fish escaping to Russia. Bonito, which has been decorating the stalls abundantly since September 1, has made both citizens and fishermen happy. After 20 days, bonito has started to migrate to colder waters. The price of bonito, which first increased from 50 TL to 80, 90, and then to 100, has started to be sold for 120 TL per piece today. Fishermen stated that captains told them that bonito has started to migrate to cold waters, while citizens said that bonito, which is sold for 120 TL per piece, is expensive. “They say bonito is heading to Russia” Stating that captains fishing at sea have started to flee the Russian coast, fish seller Onurcan Köse said, “At the beginning of the season, bonito was 50 TL, more than half a kilo. We sold bonito that grew up to 800 grams for 90 TL yesterday. Bonito came in short supply today due to the storm in the Black Sea. Therefore, ...