Fish prices rise in Russia, herring drops
Prices for fish in Russia rose by the end of summer 2026, with salmonids increasing by 10–15% and white fish by 7–10%, while optically, herring prices dropped to 110 rubles per kilogram.
Consensus
- Prices for fish in Russia increased by the end of summer 2026.
- Salmonids, including salmon and trout, saw a price increase of 10–15%.
- White fish such as cod, haddock, and pollock increased in price by 7–10%.
- Herring prices decreased, with opto prices reaching 110 rubles per kilogram.
- Factors influencing prices include rising feed, energy, and logistics costs, as well as supply constraints and seasonal availability.
Points of divergence
- Herring and mackerel showed moderate price growth of 5–8%, while some freshwater fish prices stabilized or decreased by 1–3% due to seasonal supply increases. — riamo
- Optical prices for herring have decreased to 110 rubles per kg, and the price drop began in the previous year, with a 30% decline in 2025. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Fish is getting more expensive: which varieties hit Russian wallets the hardest — РИАМО
- In Russia wholesale prices for herring are falling — Вести