Limited Supply Keeps Safi Prices High After Fishing Ban Ends

TDT | Manama

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Fish markets across Bahrain recorded slow trading activity on Monday as only limited quantities of safi and shaari became available following the end of the seasonal fishing ban on safi, shaari and andaq.

Vendors at the Central Market and other fish stalls said safi was selling for between BD4.5 and BD5 per kilo, while shaari prices ranged from BD3.5 to BD4 a kilo.

Traders added that a full box of safi was selling for around BD180, while shaari boxes were priced at nearly BD160.

Sellers attributed the reduced supply and firm prices to strong winds during the Al Bareh season, which disrupted fishing operations and prevented some boats from heading out to sea.

They said prices could begin to fall over the next few days if weather conditions improve and fishermen can bring in larger catches.