The price of cod is causing headaches for consumers this year, as just before March 25th the price reaches up to €27 per kilo, as seen during a visit to Varvakeios Market.
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March 25th: Cod prices soar, reaching up to €27 per kilo
Specifically, wet-salted cod with bones costs approximately €21.90 per kilo, while cod fillets reach up to €27 per kilo. Ling, which belongs to the same fish category, is sold more economically at around €16.80 per kilo with bones, while frozen cod ranges around €14 per kilo, offering a more affordable solution for consumers who want to maintain the March 25th tradition while keeping costs lower.
Along the same lines, local small cod costs approximately €10 per kilo, and pollock has a price of just €5 per kilo. Therefore, cod prices this year for March 25th range from €5 to €27 per kilo, depending on the type and form.
