Business
Demand for fish rises in Nangarhar province
Most of Afghanistan’s fish is imported from neighboring Pakistan, and various options are available. The most popular however is carp, which fishmongers say commands a good price.
Despite economic hardships and a stagnant economy across Afghanistan, one sector that is thriving is Nangarhar’s fish market.
Most of Afghanistan’s fish is imported from neighboring Pakistan, and various options are available. The most popular however is carp, which fishmongers say commands a good price.
Residents of Nangarhar have however expressed concern that prices are rising and have called on fishmongers to keep their prices affordable.
Nangarhar officials have said efforts are being made to expand the local fish farming industry, which also supplies fish to the local markets.
They have said they hope in time Afghanistan will farm enough fish to cover the national needs, thereby reducing their reliance on imported fish.
