lautnusantara.com Fish price increases in the market are influenced by several interrelated factors, ranging from natural conditions to the distribution chain. The following are the main causes:

1. Weather and Seasonal Factors
This is the most common and significant factor. 

• High Waves and Strong Winds: This is the most common reason. When high waves and strong winds occur, fishermen's safety is at risk. Many fishermen choose not to go to sea. As a result, no fish is brought to market.
• Heavy Rain: Continuous rain can disrupt fishing activities. In inland waters, flooding and strong currents can also affect fish farming yields.
• Poor Visibility: Thick fog or thunderstorms can also make navigation of fishing vessels very difficult and dangerous.

2. Distribution and Logistics Costs
Fish caught in one area often must be distributed to distant areas. The costs of transportation, fuel, and logistics to maintain fish freshness (such as using coolers or cold storage) are very high. These costs are passed on to consumers, resulting in high fish prices in the market, especially in areas far from fishing centers.

3. Feed Availability and Cost
For farmed fish (such as catfish, tilapia, or gourami), feed prices are a major determining factor. Rising feed prices, much of which is still imported, directly increase production costs for fish farmers. To cover these costs, they are forced to raise the selling price of their fish.

4. Suboptimal Harvest
Even when harvest season arrives, catches or cultivation yields can decline. This can be caused by various factors, such as fish disease, environmental pollution, or damage to aquatic ecosystems. Low stocks automatically increase fish prices.

5. High Demand at Certain Times
Fish demand often spikes at certain times, such as religious holidays or long holidays. If supply cannot keep up with this high demand, fish prices will rise. Traders and distributors often take advantage of this opportunity to raise prices.

6. Lean Season (No Fish)

• Changing Fishing Patterns: Lean seasons are periods when fish catches decline drastically. This can be caused by fish migration patterns moving to deeper areas or away from their usual fishing grounds.
• Spawning Time: Some fish species have mating and spawning seasons. During this period, fish congregate in one place, and fishermen deliberately refrain from fishing to maintain fish populations. However, this reduces the number of fish available for sale.
• Overfishing: Sometimes, fish stock declines are also caused by unsustainable fishing outside the season.

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