# Scarcity of mackerel in the Atlantic and price increases

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 7 November 2026 to 8 November 2026. 3 articles from 1 source (economy, environment); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 17:47.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Economy, Environment
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 7 November 2026 at 21:35
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 17:47
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/436-scarcity-of-mackerel-in-the-atlantic-and-price-increases

## Reported figures

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## Timeline (2 events)

### 7 November 2026 — [Mackerel shortage and price hikes](https://acturadar.com/en/events/12702-mackerel-shortage-and-price-hikes.md)

Fishermen have noted a significant decline in mackerel stocks in the North-East Atlantic, leading to a price increase of five euros per kilo over two years.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 8 November 2026 — [White mackerel, cheaper, enters the market](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13333-white-mackerel-cheaper-enters-the-market.md)

Facing the scarcity of common mackerel in the North-East Atlantic and rising prices, the cheaper white mackerel is appearing in shops, raising questions about its quality.

1 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide

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