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| Dates: January 19th – January 22nd, 2026 |
It’s been a busy week at the market with over 100 tonnes of fresh catch passing through the doors. While the start of the week saw heavy volumes led by MSC Hake and Mediterranean Octopus, the latter half shifted towards high-value prime species like Dover Sole and Monkfish.
📈 Weekly Overview
Total Weight Landed: £100,596.17
Total Market Value: ££510,806.77
Average Price: £5.08/
Top Species by Value:
MSC Hake: £113,315
Mediterranean Octopus: £85,780
Monkfish: £71,931
Dover Sole: £49,797
Bass: £37,760
🗓 Daily Breakdown
Monday, January 19th: Peak Volume
The week started with a massive landing, accounting for nearly 45% of the week's total volume.
Total Landed: 44,366
Market Value: £215,483
Key Highlights: MSC Hake dominated the day with over £11,000 landed. Pot-caught Mediterranean Octopus also saw strong numbers £36,585
Top 3 Species (by Value): MSC Hake, Mediterranean Octopus, and Monkfish.
Tuesday, January 20th: High Diversity
Tuesday saw the greatest variety of species throughout the week, with 62 different types of fish and shellfish hitting the market.
Total Landed: £30,622
Market Value: £159,951
Key Highlights: MSC Hake and Octopus remained the primary volume drivers, while Bass landings increased significantly, contributing over £16,000 to the day's total.
Top 3 Species (by Value): MSC Hake, Mediterranean Octopus, and Bass.
Wednesday, January 21st: Prime Fish in Focus
While volumes began to dip mid-week, the average value remained steady as prime species like Monkfish took the lead.
Total Landed: £19,972
Market Value: £99,240
Key Highlights: Monkfish became the highest-value species of the day, fetching over $£18,000. We also saw a significant landing of Cuttlefish £2,848
Top 3 Species (by Value): Monkfish, MSC Hake, and Dover Sole.
Thursday, January 22nd: Quality Over Quantity
Thursday saw the highest average price per kilo ($£6.41/\text{kg}$) as the market shifted toward premium prime catches.
Total Landed: £5,633
Market Value: £36,13
Key Highlights: Dover Sole was the star of the show, making up nearly half of the day's total market value ($£17,287$).
Top 3 Species (by Value): Dover Sole, Monkfish, and Bass.
Market Note: The strong presence of MSC Hake throughout the week continues to demonstrate the consistent demand for sustainable, high-volume whitefish, while the late-week surge in Dover Sole prices highlights the premium market for local prime species.
