Abundance in Seas Reflects on Edirne Fish Markets

October 2, 2026 · Tarım TV

The abundance of bonito following the lifting of the fishing ban has reflected on Edirne fish markets, with an early start to the season and falling prices boosting consumer demand.

With the end of the fishing ban, fishing boats that went out to sea returned to port full. This abundance directly reflected on the fish markets in Edirne, leading to a bounty of bonito on the stalls. As fish caught in large quantities from the seas took their place on the stalls, the increase in product supply significantly boosted market activity.

Stating that the season started early this year, fisherman Yusuf Çimen said that bonito, normally expected on the stalls towards the end of September, has been available in the market since August. Stating that one bonito costs 125 liras, fisherman Yusuf Çimen made the following remarks:

With the weather starting to cool and prices on the stalls decreasing, Edirne residents flocked to the fish markets. Yener Kayın, a citizen of Edirne who came to buy fish, stated that his children love bonito and made the following assessment:

Bonito, which makes a significant contribution to healthy eating, continues to take its place on tables with its affordable selling price and large size.

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