What is the price of rohu fish per kg in Pakistan?

See the rohu row in the current freshwater-fish table and check its review date. For an order, the product listing gives the available size, pack and price; confirm delivery and whether the quoted weight is before or after cleaning.

What is the fish rate in Pakistan today?

There is no single national fish rate. Compare the same species, city, size and preparation, using the review dates shown in the tables. Reference rates are not a live quotation from every market.

Why is salmon so expensive in Pakistan?

Imported salmon carries shipping, cold-storage and exchange-rate costs. The cut and whether it is fresh or frozen also affect the price.

Why is rohu more expensive in winter?

Cooler water can slow carp growth, while winter demand and harvest schedules also affect supply. Check local rates rather than assuming every seller follows the same seasonal pattern.

Is rohu cheaper than tilapia?

Compare the current rows for matching sizes and preparation. Rohu and tilapia prices vary by market and season, so one is not always cheaper.

Is farm-direct fish cheaper than the market?

It can be, but compare the delivered total. The useful benefits of buying direct include knowing the source and confirming harvest and handling details.

Do you sell sea fish or salmon?

No. We farm rohu, thaila and tilapia in freshwater ponds. Sea fish and imported salmon appear on this page as reference rates so the comparison is complete.

Fish Prices in Pakistan

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Rates updated: 13 August 2026

Content updated 8 September 2026By Mehran Yusuf

The short answer

Fish prices in Pakistan vary by species, size, preparation and city. Compare rohu fish prices with other freshwater fish first, then use the separate tables for sea fish, imported fish and prepared products. Each table shows its price-review information. Our orderable range is rohu, thaila and tilapia; the other species are market references.

Farm-raised freshwater fish

Rohu, thaila and tilapia are the freshwater fish in our farm range. Check the current table for the listed rate and the product page for available sizes and cuts. Confirm whether the charge is based on whole weight or cleaned weight before comparing two offers.

Freshwater fish, whole and cleaned. PKR per kg.
Item	Farm gate / mandi	Retail	Ours	Source
RohuروہوLabeo rohitaNetted to order; ₨800/kg on a 5 kg order	₨600 – 750 / kg	₨700 – 1,100 / kg	₨850 / kgOrder from us	Our farm
Thaila (catla)†تھیلاCatla catlaFattier than rohu, better for long curries	₨550 – 700 / kg	₨650 – 950 / kg	₨780 / kgOrder from us	Our farm
Tilapia†تلاپیاOreochromis niloticusMildest flavour, fewest bones	₨450 – 600 / kg	₨550 – 850 / kg	₨700 / kgOrder from us	Our farm
Mandi rohu (bulk, uncleaned)منڈی روہوBuyer collects; whole, ungutted	₨600 – 750 / kg	—	We don’t sell this	Local mandi
Pangasius (basa)†پنگاسیسPangasianodon hypophthalmusMostly imported frozen fillet. Cheap, boneless and increasingly what a restaurant fillet actually is.	—	₨500 – 900 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Grass carp†گھاس کارپCtenopharyngodon idellaFarmed in the same polyculture ponds as rohu and thaila, usually priced just under rohu.	—	₨450 – 750 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average

† Indicative. These rows are compiled from market knowledge and trade rates rather than checked by us this month, and we are working through them. Rows without the mark are either our own transactions or figures we have verified directly — that distinction is the point of publishing this at all, so we would rather show it than quietly average the two together.

These are ranges we observe, not fixed prices: rates move with city, season and quality, and a farm-gate figure is never what you pay at a shop counter. Where we sell the item ourselves, the price shown is the one you are charged at checkout.

Sea fish, at Karachi prices

Sea fish prices depend on the catch, size grade, handling and location. A Karachi retail price may differ from a quote in Lahore once transport and cold storage are included.

We do not sell sea fish. Surmai, paplet, sole and the other entries in this table are reference prices, clearly separated from fish you can order from our farm.

Sea fish, Karachi retail. PKR per kg.
Item	Farm gate / mandi	Retail	Ours	Source
Surmai (king mackerel)†سرمئیScomberomorus guttatusSteaked sells above whole; large grades command a premium	—	₨1,400 – 2,200 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Paplet (silver pomfret)†پاپلیٹPampus argenteusSize grade moves this more than any other sea fish	—	₨1,600 – 2,800 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Sole fish†سول مچھلی	—	₨700 – 1,100 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Bangash†بنگشThe name covers more than one species — worth asking which	—	₨600 – 1,000 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Mushka†مشکا	—	₨500 – 800 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Damra†ڈمرا	—	₨450 – 750 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Jhinga (prawn)†جھینگاCount per kilo decides the price — small prawn is far cheaper	—	₨1,200 – 2,200 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Bangra (Indian mackerel)†بانگڑاRastrelliger kanagurtaOne of the cheapest sea fish landed at Karachi and among the highest in omega-3.	—	₨350 – 650 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Sardine (luar)†لوآر / سارڈینSardinella spp.Largely landed for fishmeal rather than the table, which is what keeps it this cheap.	—	₨200 – 400 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Tuna (yellowfin)†ٹوناThunnus albacaresMost of the Pakistani catch is exported; what stays is priced accordingly.	—	₨600 – 1,200 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Sowa (queen fish)†سوواScomberoides commersonnianus	—	₨500 – 900 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Bam (eel)†بامSold both fresh and dried. The dried trade sets a different price entirely.	—	₨400 – 800 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail
Black paplet†کالا پاپلیٹA different species from silver pomfret and consistently cheaper.	—	₨900 – 1,600 / kg	We don’t sell this	Karachi retail

Imported fish: salmon and trout

For salmon and trout, check the country of origin, whether the fish is fresh or frozen, and whether the price is for whole fish or fillets. Imported products carry shipping and exchange-rate costs. Trout can also come from farms in northern Pakistan, so the name alone does not establish origin.

Imported fish, retail. PKR per kg.
Item	Farm gate / mandi	Retail	Ours	Source
Salmon (imported, frozen fillet)†سالمنPriced off the exchange rate rather than off fish	—	₨4,500 – 8,000 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Trout (imported or northern farmed)†ٹراؤٹNorthern-farmed and imported are different products at the same name	—	₨1,600 – 2,800 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Cod (imported fillet)†کاڈReference only. Frozen, imported, and rarely what is served under the name.	—	₨2,500 – 4,500 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average

Boneless fillets and frozen finger fish

Fillets cost more to prepare because part of the whole fish is removed during cutting. Frozen finger fish may also include a coating. Compare the species, net pack weight and ingredients before treating either product as equivalent to a kilogram of whole fish.

Prepared and frozen fish, retail. PKR per kg.
Item	Farm gate / mandi	Retail	Ours	Source
Boneless fish fillet (assorted)†بون لیس فشUsually a cheap whitefish; a kilo of fillet takes well over a kilo of fish	—	₨900 – 1,500 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average
Finger fish (battered, frozen)†فنگر فشBatter is counted in the weight	—	₨1,100 – 1,800 / kg	We don’t sell this	National average

Why the range is so wide

A fish price includes more than the cost of growing or catching it. Size, grading, cleaning, ice, transport and the seller’s costs all affect the final amount. Price alone cannot tell you how fresh a fish is.

Ask for the size range and the weight basis. A larger fish may give portions that better suit your recipe, but the best size depends on how many people you are feeding and how you plan to cook it.

Season and local supply can move rates. Use the review date beside a reference figure, and confirm an order price directly if you need a quotation for a particular delivery day.

Why Karachi and Lahore price fish differently

Karachi has direct access to sea-fish landings, while freshwater fish are supplied from ponds in Sindh, Punjab and other areas. Transport distance matters, but local demand, size grade and handling also affect the price.

A useful “fish rate today” comparison needs a city, species and unit. Check those details before comparing a wholesale rate with a retail counter or delivered order.

What you are paying for at each step

Farm costs include fingerlings, feed, water management, labour and the growing cycle. After harvest, cleaning, chilling and delivery add further costs. Buying direct changes the supply route but does not remove the need for safe handling.

Compare the delivered total for the quantity you actually need. A lower per-kilogram price can become a more expensive order once minimum quantities and delivery charges are included.

How to judge a fish before you pay for it

Check that fresh fish has been kept cold and ask when it was harvested or received. Clear eyes, firm flesh and a mild smell can help assess quality, but appearance alone cannot establish food safety. Follow the product’s storage and cooking instructions.

An earthy or muddy flavour can be associated with compounds such as geosmin in the growing environment. It is a separate issue from time since harvest and cannot, on its own, prove how densely a pond was stocked.

Common questions

What is the price of rohu fish per kg in Pakistan?: See the rohu row in the current freshwater-fish table and check its review date. For an order, the product listing gives the available size, pack and price; confirm delivery and whether the quoted weight is before or after cleaning.
What is the fish rate in Pakistan today?: There is no single national fish rate. Compare the same species, city, size and preparation, using the review dates shown in the tables. Reference rates are not a live quotation from every market.
Why is salmon so expensive in Pakistan?: Imported salmon carries shipping, cold-storage and exchange-rate costs. The cut and whether it is fresh or frozen also affect the price.
Why is rohu more expensive in winter?: Cooler water can slow carp growth, while winter demand and harvest schedules also affect supply. Check local rates rather than assuming every seller follows the same seasonal pattern.
Is rohu cheaper than tilapia?: Compare the current rows for matching sizes and preparation. Rohu and tilapia prices vary by market and season, so one is not always cheaper.
Is farm-direct fish cheaper than the market?: It can be, but compare the delivered total. The useful benefits of buying direct include knowing the source and confirming harvest and handling details.
Do you sell sea fish or salmon?: No. We farm rohu, thaila and tilapia in freshwater ponds. Sea fish and imported salmon appear on this page as reference rates so the comparison is complete.