Here the landings and prices at the Newlyn Fish Market. This week saw big shifts in both catch volumes and market values, driven by changing fleet activities and early June Cornish weather patterns.
Monday, June 8th
The week started exceptionally strong with excellent abundance across the market floor, representing the highest volume day of the week.
Total Weight Landed: 26,560 kg Total Market Value: £135,000 Overall Average Price: £5.10/kg
Top Species Highlights: Mediterranean Octopus (Pot Caught): 19,783 kg landed, generating £90,214 at an average of £4.56/kg Dover Sole: 898 kg landed, at£18,595 with a strong average of £20.71/kg Monkfish tails: 751 kg landed, valued at £9,020.74 (Average: £12.01/kg) Lemon Sole: 819.00 kg landed, totaling £3,717.09 (Average: £4.54/kg) Red Mullet: 140.44 kg landed, bringing in £1,797.69 (Average: £12.80/kg)
Tuesday, June 9th
Landings experienced a sharp mid-week drop as initial weather changes swept across the coast, reducing the overall volume on the market.
Total Weight Landed: 13,713.91 kg Total Market Value: £63,833.45 Overall Average Price: £4.65/kg
Top Species Highlights: Mediterranean Octopus (Pot Caught): 13,262.20 kg landed, valued at £60,531.15 (Average: £4.56/kg) Blonde Ray Wings: 210.27 kg landed, valued at £1,179.38 (Average: £5.61/kg) Turbot: 46.84 kg landed, bringing a high average of £23.20/kg for a total of £1,086.83 Spider Claws: 97.84 kg landed, totaling £277.05 (Average: £2.83/kg) Monkfish (Monk or Anglers): 13.52 kg landed, valued at £204.08 (Average: £15.09/kg)
Wednesday, June 10th
Volumes dipped to their lowest point of the week on Wednesday, though prices remained highly competitive for premium prime fish.
Total Weight Landed: 10,214.04 kg Total Market Value: £49,992.52 Overall Average Price: £4.89/kg
Top Species Highlights: Mediterranean Octopus (Pot Caught): 9,617.46 kg landed, generating £43,409.79 (Average: £4.51/kg) Turbot: 61.40 kg landed, maintaining a high value of £1,568.70 (Average: £25.55/kg) Dover Sole: 56.12 kg landed, valued at £1,160.02 (Average: £20.67/kg) Monkfish (Monk or Anglers): 45.08 kg landed, bringing in £733.48 (Average: £16.27/kg) John Dory: 39.78 kg landed, fetching £649.86 (Average: £16.34/kg)
Thursday, June 11th
Despite worsening outdoor conditions, Thursday saw a powerful rebound in premium species landings. High demand drove the daily average price to its absolute peak for the week.
Total Weight Landed: 16,015.05 kg Total Market Value: £106,378.09 Overall Average Price: £6.64/kg
Top Species Highlights: Mediterranean Octopus (Pot Caught): 12,352.08 kg landed, valued at £56,454.11 (Average: £4.57/kg) Turbot: A massive surge of 744.40 kg landed, generating a stellar £19,686.84 at an average of £26.44/kg Monkfish (Monk or Anglers): Fantastic volume with 1,037.45 kg landed, valued at £16,132.01 (Average: £15.55/kg) John Dory: 150.89 kg landed, bringing in £2,718.29 (Average: £18.02/kg) Pollack (Lythe): 284.05 kg landed, totaling £2,421.93 (Average: £8.53/kg)
