NGIn Lagos, Nigeria, the scarcity of stockfish has led to a significant increase in its price, prompting consumers to turn to stockfish heads as an alternative. The shortage is attributed to limited supply, rising demand, and distribution challenges. Stockfish, primarily imported from Iceland and Norway, is a crucial ingredient in Nigerian soups, especially among Igbo communities. Traders report that the scarcity is due to disrupted shipments, possibly linked to the ongoing America-Iran tensions, which have hindered the import process. Prices for a 30kg sack of stockfish heads have risen from N385,000 in December to N500,000, while the long chain of middlemen and exchange rate fluctuations further drive up costs. Some traders express hope for a price drop if supply improves.
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