The anchovy has overthrown its throne! Here is the fish that is most consumed at the tables.

20.02.2026 12:20

In January, the most consumed fish in Istanbul was the horse mackerel, with sales of 1,928 tons, while the anchovy, with 1,791 tons sold, dropped to second place.

Fish sales data for January in Istanbul has been announced. Accordingly, a total of 6,458 tons of fish were sold in the city in one month. The figures revealed that the anchovy, which has been a staple on tables for years, has ceded its leadership to the horse mackerel.

ANCHOVY RANKED SECOND

In January, 1,928 tons of horse mackerel were sold, while anchovy ranked second with 1,791 tons. Thus, horse mackerel became the most preferred fish species on a monthly basis.

The anchovy has been dethroned! Here is the most consumed fish on tables

Fishmongers stated that consumers have turned to horse mackerel due to the decline in anchovy catches and price changes, expressing that horse mackerel provides advantages in terms of both price and availability.

Experts emphasize that seasonal catch data and weather conditions directly affect the demand for fish species.

The anchovy has overthrown its throne! Here is the fish that is most consumed at the tables.

In January, the most consumed fish in Istanbul was the horse mackerel, with sales of 1,928 tons, while the anchovy, with 1,791 tons sold, dropped to second place.

ANCHOVY RANKED SECOND

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