Overview

• The Goienkale delivered the season’s first bonito catch of 600 kg to the Rula de Avilés on May 12, 18 days after departing near the Azores.
• The opening auction price of 120.20 €/kg is significantly lower than last year’s 339 €/kg and the 2023 record of 370 €/kg, reflecting limited supply.
• Supermarket chain Alimerka purchased the first 100 kg and donated it due to the small volume available.
• A dozen cacea vessels are still fishing near the Azores and are expected to arrive in Avilés in the coming days to sustain the campaign.
• The 2025 season began earlier than ever, influenced by poor results in the xarda fishery, with a total quota of 26 million kg available for bonito del norte.