After holiday period and the first long bridge of the yearthe merchants of Fish and seafood They have lived a time of contrasts in their sales from which, they said, they still recover.
According to the bidders who work in the popular ones Lucas de Gálvez and San Benito marketsin the second week of May there is a decline Demand for sailor and seafood species.
As we reported, at the end of Easter and Easter holidays, sea products sellers said they had product shortage.
However, they now submit little request.
He LUBTY LUIS FELIPE GUZMÁN LÓPEZ He explained that prices have decreased in almost all species because of low demand.
Currently, they offer Mero heads to $ 80, Corvina and blonde fillet at $ 140, cazon at $ 90 and mere integer at $ 200.
The mojarra, which Before it was at $ 140, it is now offered at $ 120.
Although the sale has dropped, the products most requested by customers remain the cazón and steak of various scales.
Guzmán López, like other merchants of this item, are confident that for May 10 sales will be rebounded, since many people seek to consent to mothers with sea dishes.
However, he warned that there could be a Price increase in fortnightalthough it did not give more details of the reason for the increase, which expects does not affect the demand or the high temperatures.
Last year the merchants faced ice shortage, but in this new heat season they assured that they are prepared.
“We keep the fish to pure ice, what we do is wash it with ice water to keep fresh,” he said.
Although this bridge did not generate the expected rebound, the vendors started the week with all the variety of fish and seafood available.
They also maintain the hope that heat and festivities will become their best allies to satisfy the seas.
“Hopefully for the first fortnight a little will increase,” concluded Guzmán López.
