In Arequipahe shrimp It is one of the most valued products and required by families in Easter. This crustacean was in a closed period since January 5; however, last Friday, March 31, the ban was lifted, therefore, its sale resumed in the main fishing terminals and markets of the White City.
This Sunday, April 2, at the El Palomar supply center, 600 tons of shrimp entered. The small ones are sold for S/45 per kilo, the larger ones for S/60, and the extra S/90, which is brought mainly from the valleys of Tambo (Islay) and Majes (Castilla). The merchants estimate a higher income of the crustacean during the next few days.
Likewise, the president of the El Palomar Fishing Terminal Association, Gerardo Turpo, reported that, before the start of the Eastersales of hydrobiological products increased by 60%.
In addition, he indicated that the 70 vendors are supplied with the 600 tons that entered and that the prices of shellfish and fish will be maintained for the preparation of food for the Thursday and Good Friday.
Source: Larepublica
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