Economy Country November 14, 2024

High Seafood Prices in Cuba

In Cuba, seafood such as fish and shellfish are primarily available in the informal market at high prices, especially during blackouts.


High Seafood Prices in Cuba

Sea fish, one of the most expensive foods in Cuba.

Fish and seafood are products that are often only found in the informal market in Cuba, where prices tend to be considerably high, especially during power outages.

A local resident expressed her concern about this: "Fish is one of the most expensive foods we can buy in our country. Additionally, it is even more difficult to obtain it when there are problems with the power supply."

This situation highlights the difficulties many Cuban families face in accessing basic foods like fish, whose cost in the informal market can be prohibitive for a large part of the population.

Given this reality, citizens are forced to seek more economical and accessible alternatives to ensure adequate nutrition, especially in a context of scarcity and high prices.