Fishermen's Association - Demand for carp has received a "push"
The demand for carp as a traditional meal between the years has increased significantly, according to the state fishing association in Brandenburg. "The carp is holding its own and has received a boost," said Managing Director Lars Dettmann on Wednesday. Refugees from Ukraine also contributed to the boost. "They appreciate the fish even more than the Germans. In some cases, they're running us ragged," said the professional fisherman.
The fishing companies in Germany and many neighboring countries could barely meet the demand, Dettmann explained. Carp is anything but a slow seller. "The demand is significantly greater than the supply," he explained.
"Carp is a popular festive dish in Central Europe and is part of the festive table for many families," said a spokeswoman for Naturgut Köllnitz. The fish is traditionally served at Christmas and New Year's Eve in particular. "This tradition came about because Advent used to be a time of fasting." Fasting was ended on Christmas Eve, the eve of Christmas, with a sumptuous dish such as carp. Even though people no longer fast, the custom of Christmas carp is still practiced in many households today, according to the spokesperson.
Fewer carp were bred in Brandenburg last year. As the Office for Statistics announced in the summer, a total of 511 tons were produced in the state's aquaculture farms - 10.9 percent less than in the previous year. Nevertheless, carp are the most produced fish species. They accounted for 62.8 percent of the total amount of fish produced. Rainbow trout is in second place with 20.6 percent. A total of 814 tons of fish were produced in Brandenburg, which corresponds to a decrease of 4.9 percent.
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The surge in carp demand isn't limited to Brandenburg, as fisheries in Germany and surrounding countries are struggling to keep up. This increase in demand can be partly attributed to the influx of refugees from Ukraine who highly value carp.
Despite a decrease in carp production in Brandenburg last year, it remains the most produced fish species, accounting for a large portion of the total fish production.
Source: www.stern.de
