66,000 viss of climbing perch from Bogale Township sold to Yangon market

Bogale November 26
Local traders from fishery sector in Bogale Township of Ayeyawady Region sent 76,000 viss of climbing perch fish to Yangon market, said Daw Kay Khaing, the owner of fishery product trading depot in Bogale Township.
Fish trading warehouse owners in Bogale Township are exporting various local fish products to the Yangon market. In September this year, they were able to export and sell up to 66,000 viss of climbing perch. From 1 to 31 October this year, a total of 76,000 viss of climbing perch were exported and sold.
“A strong demand came from the Yangon market for ur local climbing perch.
Over the past month, we managed to export and sell up to 76,000 viss. This is a significant increase compared to previous months.
From Bogale Township, most of the fishery products— including climbing perch— are mainly exported to the Yangon market. Demand is good, and prices remain stable. Other fishery products are also being exported. But climbing perch is the one we exported the most,” said Daw Kay Khaing.
Bogale Township produces two main types of climbing perch: wild-caught and farmed. These fish are primarily exported to the Yangon market. Climbing perch is currently priced between K160,000 and K180,000 per 10 viss. Due to its strong and stable market demand, fish farmers are increasing the production of climbing perch. Kyaw Kyaw Lin

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