Archive · 24 Sep 2025
High Hilsa Prices Hinder Imports from Bangladesh
Bangladesh approved exporting hilsa fish to India.
However, the fish is expensive due to lower availability.
Importers have only brought in a small amount so far and are likely to stop.
They are incurring losses because the fish is difficult to sell at higher prices.
People in Kolkata can find cheaper hilsa from Myanmar or Gujarat.
The fish has decreased in price by ₹200-300 per kg in the last week.
Bangladesh approved the export of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa fish.
Around 80 tonnes of hilsa have been imported so far.
Importers are incurring losses due to the high price of Bangladeshi hilsa.
Bangladeshi hilsa is selling for ₹1900-2000 per kg in Kolkata.
Cheaper hilsa is available from Myanmar and Gujarat.
- Who
- Fish importers and consumers
- What
- Challenges in importing Bangladeshi hilsa fish due to high prices
- When
- Imports began around September 17, 2025
- Where
- West Bengal (Kolkata) from Bangladesh
- Why
- High prices make importing Bangladeshi hilsa unprofitable
Importers
Consumers
Pricing
Importers
Importers are incurring losses due to high prices.
Consumers
Consumers may not be able to afford the higher prices of the Bangladeshi Hilsa.
- Event
- Hilsa fish imports from Bangladesh for Durga Puja
- Approved Export
- 1,200 tonnes
- Initial Shipment
- Arrived September 17, 2025
- Imported Quantity (so far)
- Around 80 tonnes
- Price of Bangladeshi Hilsa
- ₹1900-2000 per kg in Kolkata
- Alternatives
- Myanmar and Gujarat hilsa available
- Gujarat Hilsa Price
- ₹900-1000 per kg
- Price Decrease
- ₹200-300 per kg over last week