Heat raises fish prices in Bahrain

The fish markets in Bahrain have experienced a noticeable rise in prices due to a scarcity of supply, which has been affected by high temperatures and disruptions to fishing activities. The price of plain Bahraini fish reached around 7 dinars per kilogram, while other types ranged between 4 and 7 dinars. There has also been a significant increase in the prices of fish coolers, reaching 240 dinars or more. The reduced fishing quotas, caused by the rising sea temperatures that push fish to seek cooler areas, along with increased operational costs, have made it more difficult for fishermen to operate. Consumers have increasingly turned to imported fish, which are sold at lower prices of approximately 3.5 dinars per kilogram, compared to local fish. This price gap has significantly boosted demand for imports. It is expected that prices will remain high in the coming period due to continued hot weather conditions, although improvements are anticipated as temperatures gradually decrease in the upcoming months, allowing fishing activity to return to more normal levels.

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