Hilsa prices drop in Chandpur amid increased supply
Data from the Department of Fisheries shows hilsa production declined to 512,000 metric tonnes in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
TBS Bangladesh3 September 2026, 11:05 AM0 readsAMP
Recent data released by the Department of Fisheries indicates a downward trend in hilsa production. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, total production reached 512,000 metric tonnes, compared to 529,000 tonnes in 2023-24 and 571,000 tonnes in 2022-23. Despite this overall decline in national production, an increased supply of the fish in Chandpur markets has led to a reduction in prices, providing relief to local consumers.
