Fish Supply Drops in Pune’s Wholesale Market, Prices Remain Stable
Pune, 4th February 2025: The wholesale fish market in Ganesh Peth, Pune, experienced a decrease in fish supply from both India’s eastern and western coasts on Sunday (2nd February). Despite the reduced supply, prices for most fish varieties remained stable compared to the previous week.
Pomfret, Indian Salmon (Rawas), Mackerel, Prawns, and Bombay Duck saw a surge in demand. As a result of this increased demand, pomfret and rawas prices rose, while mackerel, prawns, and Bombay Duck prices remained stable. Other fish varieties maintained steady prices compared to last week.
In the meat and poultry sector, mutton, chicken, English eggs, and country eggs remained unchanged from the previous week due to a balance between supply and demand.
The Ganesh Peth fish market received varied supplies on Sunday. Deep-sea fish supply ranged from 10 to 15 tons, while creek fish supply was between 400 to 500 kg. River fish supply amounted to 1,000 to 1,200 kg. Additionally, Andhra Pradesh contributed 15 to 20 tons of rohu, catla, and silver carp to the market.
Deep-sea fish prices varied significantly. Kaapri Pomfret was priced between Rs 1,800-2,000 per kg, while Large Pomfret ranged from Rs 1,500-1,600 per kg. Medium Pomfret was available for Rs 1,200-1,400 per kg, and Small Pomfret for Rs 1,000-1,100 per kg. Surmai prices ranged from Rs 400-750 per kg, while Rawas (small) was priced at Rs 700-800 per kg and Large Rawas at Rs 900-1,000 per kg.
Creek fish such as Mackerel were priced at Rs 200-250 per kg, and Bombay Duck ranged from Rs 250-350 per kg. River fish like Rohu were available for Rs 160-200 per kg, and Catla for Rs 180-240 per kg.
In the meat category, mutton was priced at Rs 760 per kg, while chicken was available for Rs 220 per kg. Country eggs were sold at Rs 1,120 per 100 or Rs 12 per egg, and English eggs at Rs 545 per 100 or Rs 6.50 per egg.
This comprehensive market information was provided by fish trader Thakur Pardeshi, chicken and egg trader Rupesh Pardeshi, and Prabhakar Kamble, president of the mutton sellers’ organization.
