April 7th, 2026
Overview: The week started with a high volume of landings, totalling 28,555.5 kg with a market value of £182,927.50.
Volume Leaders: The market was dominated by Mediterranean Octopus (Pot Caught), which accounted for over 58% of the day's weight (16,546.6 kg). Monk Head On followed with 2,674.8 kg.
Price Leaders: Premium pricing was seen in Dover Sole (£19.22/kg), Brill (£17.23/kg), and Turbot (£16.42/kg).
April 8th, 2026
Overview: A quieter day at the auction with volume dropping to 10,846.8 kg and a total value of £81,809.54.
Volume Leaders: Mediterranean Octopus remained the top species by weight (7,909.4 kg), followed by Dover Sole (839.4 kg) and Cuttlefish (476.5 kg).
Price Leaders: Lobsters fetched the highest average price of £30.02/kg, followed by Turbot at £22.44/kg.
April 9th, 2026
Overview: Activity rebounded significantly with 20,720.0 kg landed, reaching a total value of £155,001.67.
Volume Leaders: Mediterranean Octopus continued its lead (5,303.8 kg), but Dover Sole saw a massive surge in volume to 3,299.9 kg.
Price Leaders: Lobsters again held the top spot at £30.05/kg, with Turbot and Dover Sole maintaining strong premium values.
Weekly Summary
The three days of recorded activity represent a robust period for the auction:
Total Weekly Volume: 60,122.3 kg (60 Tonnes)
Total Weekly Value: £419,738.71
Dominant Species: Mediterranean Octopus was the undisputed volume leader of the week, totalling nearly 30 tonnes.
Highest Value Species: Lobsters were the most expensive commodity per kg, while Dover Sole provided the best balance of high volume and high value, significantly contributing to the week's financial totals.
