Value of fish imports from China dropped 31 percent or Sh700 million last year on Covid-19 pandemic disruptions, triggering a rise in prices in a cut that cushioned local traders and fishermen from the cheap consignment.
Industry data indicates that the value of imports from China dropped from Sh2.2 billion in 2019 to Sh1.5 billion last year as quantities shipped from China declined significantly — the first decline in five years.
