A spike in foot-and-mouth disease cases among livestock in Azerbaijan has sharply reduced public demand for meat, triggering a rapid surge of interest in fish products.
As a result, prices at fish markets have climbed noticeably in recent days.
According to KhazarTV, despite relatively stable prices for some farmed species, the overall rise in demand has pushed market prices upward across most varieties.
Fish sellers say customers are now overwhelmingly choosing fish over meat, leading to higher daily sales and tighter supply.
“White amur prices have remained mostly stable because it’s a farmed fish,” one vendor said. “But sales have increased significantly. Prices vary depending on size – typically from 6–10 manats.”
Carp is currently selling for 5–10 manats, while pike and Araz river fish range from 4 to 13 manats, depending on weight. Trout sourced from Iran and local farms is priced between 10 and 14 manats, with demand remaining strong for both local and imported varieties.
Premium species such as Iranian “aq balıq” are being offered at 40–45 manats, while Mingachevir trout ranges from 35 to 65 manats, depending on size. Other popular choices include dorado (çupra), trout (forel), and carp (sazan).
Sellers expect prices to continue rising in the coming days as more consumers switch to fish amid declining confidence in meat safety.
