Criée de La Turballe: auction in La Turballe
La Turballe is a first-sale fish auction on France’s Atlantic coast. La Turballe, France. Products, price publication, key figures and sources.
AGR-415 · Auction · La Turballe, France · EUR
La Turballe is a first-sale fish auction on France’s Atlantic coast. It connects vessel landings with wholesalers, processors and retail fish traders. The port profile mentions sea bass, mackerel and cuttlefish, while the operating report also discusses sardines, hake, squid and albacore. It is a useful commercial contact for businesses seeking fresh seafood with identifiable origin. The port describes auctions taking place between 4 and 6 a.m.; the precise arrangements for a particular sale should be confirmed with the auction office.
The 2023 sales-results table records 4,977 tonnes and EUR 16.271 million for La Turballe. These are historical figures for this auction, not the combined performance of La Turballe and Le Croisic. Other tables in the same report use different scopes, so comparisons should retain the table name and measurement basis. Undated promotional figures on the port website should not be assigned to 2023. Throughput helps a buyer judge the scale of the venue, but does not establish that a particular species will be available on any chosen day.
Before buying, send the office a specification covering species, size grade, presentation and intended quantity. Clarify bidding admission, payment arrangements, any required security and whether a local intermediary can purchase on your behalf. Assess freshness, net weight, packaging and collection time alongside the quoted price. Two lots of the same species may have very different processing yields. A price per kilogram is therefore insufficient for comparing the cost of usable product, particularly when one offer is whole fish and another has been prepared differently.
Sellers should agree the intake procedure and division of the catch into consistent lots before arrival. Expected landing times, size distributions and chilling conditions are useful planning information. Ask for a complete account of deductions and port services when comparing this auction with alternative outlets. Establish what happens to unsold goods and when proceeds become available. With highly perishable products, collection delays and additional handling can affect the commercial result as much as a change in the auction price itself.
It provides historical market context and a view of the sales mix; current supply must be checked with the port. A purchase budget should include boxes, ice, refrigerated transport and any sorting required after sale. Centre de Marée is the market’s published contact location, but the vehicle entrance and loading position should be confirmed separately. Times are local to France.
What is priced: Fish and seafood
Products and quotations
Sardines; anchovy; sea bass; mackerel; hake; cuttlefish; squid; albacore
Key figures
- Sales volume: 4,977 t (2023). 2023. La Turballe; sales results table.
- Sales value: 16,271,000 EUR (2023). 2023. La Turballe; source states EUR 16,271 thousand.
Sources
- Port: profile and contact
- 2023 operating report: sales results table
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