The price of dried Mpulungu kapenta, one of Zambia’s most consumed fish products and a key source of affordable protein for many households, has recorded an increase over the past year as supply challenges continue to affect the market. According to the latest official government data, the average wholesale price of 1 kilogram of dried Mpulungu kapenta increased from K363 in June 2025 to K370 in June 2026, signaling continued upward pressure on prices in the fisheries value chain. Market players say the increase is largely being driven by colder weather conditions currently affecting fishing activity and reducing catch volumes...
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