Pune: The Ganesh Peth fish market witnessed a sharp rise in prices as the supply of fish declined while demand remained high. Traders reported that limited arrivals have contributed to the price surge across various fish varieties.

On Sunday, February 23, the market received an estimated 10 to 15 tons of deep-sea fish, 400 kg of estuary fish, and 1 to 1.5 tons of river fish. Additionally, 20 to 25 tons of Rohu, Katla, and Seelan fish were imported from Andhra Pradesh, according to traders Thakur Pardeshi (fish trader), Rupesh Pardeshi (chicken and egg seller), and Prabhakar Kamble (mutton seller).

The price of deep-sea fish saw a noticeable increase, with Pomfret ranging from ₹900 to ₹1,800 per kg, depending on size. Kingfish (Surmai) prices rose to ₹600-1,200 per kg, while Indian Salmon (Rawas) was priced between ₹750 and ₹1,200 per kg. Other varieties such as Ghol, Karli, Bhing, and Halwa also experienced price hikes.

For estuary fish, Mackerel (Bangda) was priced at ₹200-280 per kg, while Nagli, Tamboshi, and Tisrya (oysters) were among the costlier options. River fish, including Rohu, Katla, and Tilapia, saw prices ranging from ₹100 to ₹600 per kg.

Mutton, Chicken, and Egg Prices Remain Stable

Despite fluctuations in fish prices, mutton prices remained steady at ₹760 per kg, while chicken ranged between ₹150 and ₹320 per kg, depending on the cut. Country eggs (Gavran) were priced at ₹1,120 per hundred, while farm eggs (English) were ₹545 per hundred.

Traders anticipate continued fluctuations in prices in the coming weeks, driven by seasonal changes, weather conditions, and supply chain factors.