In the first half of the current year, the average price of fish sold at the Algarve fish markets stood at €5.33 per kilogram. This figure refers to the average value of all fish species traded at the Algarve fish markets during this period.
The sardine, one of the most consumed species in Portugal, was sold by purse seine fishermen at a price of €1.81 per kilogram. Fishing of this species reopened on May 4, a date that marks the start of the sardine season for Algarve fishermen.
Purse seine fishermen are responsible for catching and selling sardines at the Algarve fish markets. This fishing method is one of the most traditional in the region and represents an important economic activity for the fishing communities in the Algarve.
The article presents the prices of the main fish species traded at the Algarve fish markets, with the overall average value of €5.33/kg being significantly higher than the price for sardine, which stands at €1.81/kg.




