It has been a relatively steady week on the market, with just over 48.7 tonnes of fish landed across the four days, grossing roughly £323,000. MSC Hake entirely dominated the boards this week in both volume and value, providing the backbone of the daily auctions.
Here is the breakdown of the auction data and the standout figures from the week.
Weekly Overview: The Top Earners
MSC Hake accounted for a massive share of the week's trade, bringing in nearly £120,000 on its own. Monk (Anglers) and John Dory also held their ground as high-value staples, while we saw solid returns for Bass and Tuna.
Top 5 Species by Value (Week):
- MSC Hake: £119,983 (17.85 tonnes)
- Monk / Anglers: £31,316 (2.82 tonnes)
- John Dory: £21,407 (1.94 tonnes)
- Bass: £18,769
- Tuna: £17,884
Top 3 Species by Volume (Week):
- MSC Hake: 17,853 kgs
- Monk / Anglers: 2,822 kgs
- Pollack / Lythe: 2,377 kgs
Daily Auction Breakdowns
Monday, 10 August 2026
The week opened with solid volumes, seeing 17.08 tonnes land on the market and fetching a total of £114,393.
- Key Driver: MSC Hake set the pace immediately, generating £51,624 in value.
- Standouts: Pollack performed exceptionally well on Monday, bringing in £11,290, making it the second-highest earner of the day. Bass rounded out the top three, clearing £7,662.
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Tuesday saw the heaviest landings of the week. Volume peaked at 18.49 tonnes, driving the highest daily market value of £119,158.
- Key Driver: MSC Hake remained the top earner, though its daily value dipped to £26,449 compared to Monday.
- Standouts: Monk surged up the boards, grossing £19,230. Dover Sole also made a very strong showing, securing third place for the day with £14,778.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Midweek brought a noticeable dip in total volume, with landings falling to 11.38 tonnes. Despite the drop in weight, the market still commanded a respectable £77,727 overall.
- Key Driver: MSC Hake values spiked again, pulling in £41,909 and proving critical to the day's total gross.
- Standouts: Monk held steady in second place, securing £7,637, while Bass maintained consistent buyer interest to take £5,188.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Thursday saw a drastic reduction in volume, with a very light market of just 1.75 tonnes landed, grossing £11,820.
- Key Driver: With Hake largely absent from the top slots, Bass took the lead, earning £3,465 on a quiet day.
- Standouts: Tuna made a notable appearance on the boards, bringing in £2,021. Pot-caught Mediterranean Octopus also saw good movement, rounding out the top three with £1,269.
