Bonanza of Bonito in Seas Drives Down Prices on Fish Counters

September 20, 2026 · Dünya Gazetesi

With the opening of the fishing season, bonito has landed abundantly on fish counters, becoming consumers' top choice this season with its increased weight and falling prices.

With the opening of the fish catching season, a significant liveliness has begun to be observed on fish counters across Eskişehir. Bonito, which has been caught in large quantities from the seas, has become the number one choice for consumers thanks to its affordable price and increasing weight. Selahattin Arslanbenzer, a vendor who has been in business in the city for many years, stated that this species is normally caught in such high quantities every 3-4 years. Eskişehir fish vendor Selahattin Arslanbenzer, who reported that bonito and anchovies landed on the counters at the same time, described the current market situation with the following words:

Evaluating the price differences of products on the counters, vendors pointed out that the prices of fish experiencing excess supply naturally declined. Emphasizing that consumers should not have quality concerns about cheap fish, Selahattin Arslanbenzer stated that a high price is not an absolute indicator of freshness. Continuing his evaluations on price perception, Selahattin Arslanbenzer made the following statement:

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