Monday, July 27th
Based on the data from Average_Price_Overview_1 - 2026-07-27th.xls, the auction opened the week with strong pricing and solid landings.
Volume: 10,318.26 kg
Value: £87,542.80
Average Price: £8.48 per kg
Highlights: The first day of the week secured the highest average price per kilogram. The market volume was primarily driven by MSC Hake, Monk or Anglers, and Spurdog.
Tuesday, July 28th
Data from Average_Price_Overview_1 - 2026-07-28th.xls indicates a steady day in terms of volume, though it was accompanied by a slight dip in overall market value.
Volume: 10,002.28 kg
Value: £78,010.86
Average Price: £7.80 per kg
Highlights: While the total weight remained consistent with Monday, the top species profile shifted. Pot-caught Mediterranean Octopus, John Dory, and Monk or Anglers were the dominant species by volume.
Wednesday, July 29th
The auction recorded a massive surge in activity mid-week, as detailed in Average_Price_Overview_1 - 2026-07-29th.xls.
Volume: 27,914.87 kg
Value: £154,721.92
Average Price: £5.54 per kg
Highlights: Landings nearly tripled compared to the previous days. This large influx—primarily featuring MSC Hake, Mediterranean Octopus, and Gurnard and Latchet—brought the overall average price down to the lowest point of the week.
Thursday, July 30th
According to Average_Price_Overview_1 - 2026-07-30th.xls, the market experienced a sharp contraction in volume but a strong recovery in market prices.
Volume: 6,974.51 kg
Value: £58,354.92
Average Price: £8.37 per kg
Highlights: Despite being the quietest day of the week for landings, the reduced supply helped push the average price back up near Monday's peak. Monk or Anglers, Mediterranean Octopus, and Mackerel led the day's totals.
Weekly Market Summary
The week's auctions processed a total volume of 55,209.92 kg, generating a combined gross value of £378,630.50. Across the four recorded days, the overall market average settled at £6.86 per kg.
The defining feature of the week's trading was the exceptional volume landed on Wednesday, which accounted for roughly half of the entire week's total weight. While this mid-week influx significantly boosted total revenue, it temporarily depressed the market average to a low of £5.54 per kg. Conversely, Monday and Thursday proved to be the most lucrative days on a per-kilogram basis, fetching £8.48 and £8.37 respectively due to lighter, more premium supplies.
Throughout the week, Monk or Anglers and pot-caught Mediterranean Octopus proved to be the most consistent staples at the auction, appearing heavily in the top volumes almost every single day.
