According to the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) April report, fish prices have declined in April, with latest data showing a 4.34% drop in buka buka from K129 per kilogram in March to K123, while fresh kapenta recorded a sharper 9.44% reduction from K55 to K49 per 400 gram. Aquaculture consultant and Managing Director of Mukasa Fish Farm, Royd Mukonda has told Zambian Business TimesZBT that the price movements are closely linked to seasonal fishing bans and trader behaviour that often distorts normal supply patterns. “While the drop appears to signal improved affordability for consumers, market dynamics suggest the shift is...
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