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Thursday, 2 July 2026

Newlyn fish landings for the week - the eight-leggers have it!

 


Daily Auction Highlights

1st July 2026

  • Key Species by Weight: Mediterranean Octopus led the market with 6,907.50 kg landed.

  • Other Notable Species: Bass (165.12 kg) and Mackerel (142.30 kg) also contributed to the day's activity.

2nd July 2026

  • Key Species by Weight: Mediterranean Octopus continued to dominate with 9,980.87 kg landed.

  • Other Notable Species: Monk Or Anglers (1,055.65 kg) and Turbot (361.59 kg) were significant contributors.

29th July 2026

  • Key Species by Weight: Mediterranean Octopus remained the top species by volume at 8,888.12 kg.

  • Other Notable Species: MSC Hake saw a high volume of 7,027.60 kg, followed by Monk Or Anglers at 3,280.99 kg.

30th July 2026

  • Key Species by Weight: Mediterranean Octopus reached its highest point of the reported period with 14,174.80 kg.

  • Other Notable Species: Monk Or Anglers (1,063.29 kg) and Turbot (239.52 kg) were also notable.

Weekly Landings Overview

The market over this period was heavily defined by the high volume of Mediterranean Octopus, which accounted for the vast majority of the weight landed.

SpeciesTotal Weight (kg)Total Value (£)
Mediterranean Octopus39,951.29183,198.09
MSC Hake7,027.6054,902.94
Monk Or Anglers5,399.9359,732.70
Turbot601.1113,991.01
Bass165.122,271.14
Mackerel142.301,536.49

The Mediterranean Octopus remains the primary driver of both weight and value across the auction dates analysed, with significant landings consistently reported.