It was a productive week in Newlyn, with total landings across the four recorded days reaching 125.9 tonnes, generating a total auction value of £790,956.
The week started strongly and peaked on Tuesday, which saw the highest volume and value of the period. A significant driver of the high tonnage throughout the week was a consistent and substantial supply of Mediterranean Octopus (Pot Caught), alongside healthy landings of MSC Hake and Monkfish.
Daily Auction Summaries
Monday, 11th May: The week opened with 31.2 tonnes landed. The auction saw a total turnover of £201,315. The primary species by weight was Mediterranean Octopus, setting a trend for the rest of the week.
Tuesday, 12th May: This was the busiest day of the week, with landings climbing to 46.3 tonnes. The market value peaked at £279,870. Increased activity across various prime species contributed to this midweek high.
Wednesday, 13th May: A quieter day following the Tuesday peak, with 23.9 tonnes crossing the floor. Total value for the day was £145,740. Despite the lower volume, prices for key species remained steady.
Thursday, 14th May: The recorded period concluded with 24.6 tonnes landed, valued at £164,031. Improved values for prime whitefish helped bolster the day's total relative to its weight.
Top prices this week for:
| Species | Top Price (£/kg) |
| Dover Sole | £30.26 |
| Turbot | £28.99 |
| Red Mullet | £21.98 |
| Lemon Sole | £19.01 |
| John Dory | £17.56 |
| Monkfish | £15.38 |
| Megrim | £7.58 |
| Octopus | £6.05 |
