Wild Yellowtail around 200,000 won for 2kg at Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market... What are the prices for Gizzard Shad before the holiday?

In the early morning of September 22, 2026, various seafood products arrived at the Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market ahead of the Chuseok holiday. According to a FOODBOX video, the auction house will be closed from Friday, September 25, to Monday, September 28, during this Chuseok holiday period, while retail stores and restaurants will continue to operate normally without holidays. This video introduces the vivid market prices ahead of the holiday, along with notable items such as wild yellowtail and gizzard shad.

The Appearance of Wild Yellowtail and Gizzard Shad, Recommended Holiday Foods

A standout item in the market this week is wild yellowtail. The video reported that while Japanese yellowtail has also begun to arrive, there is currently a large amount of wild yellowtail weighing around 2kg in the market. In the case of wild yellowtail, they are traded at the 200,000 won level for 2kg, and can be purchased at prices in the low ten-thousands won per kilogram, receiving evaluations for their high quality.

Gizzard shad, a representative seafood of the autumn season, also has increased fat content and an abundant supply. Gizzard shad prices are formed between 27,000 won and 45,000 won per kilogram, varying depending on size and quality. However, since the cleaning cost for gizzard shad is set relatively high at about 7,000 won per kilogram, the video mentioned that since cleaning is not difficult, doing it yourself at home is also an option.

Price Differences by Item and Precautions When Purchasing

Looking at major items, croaker showed a somewhat stable price trend as both supply and demand decreased simultaneously. Croaker exceeding 3kg was confirmed at the 28,000 won per kilogram level. On the other hand, while the arrival of wild flatfish is notable due to the high price of farmed flatfish, the price range for farmed flatfish is also not easy to handle. In particular, for large flatfish, the upward price trend continues, with forecasts suggesting that 3kg-class flatfish could approach 40,000 won per kilogram in the future.

In the case of mullet, a process of randomly tasting to check the condition was conducted before the auction due to potential odor issues. Currently, the condition of mullet from Jindo appears to be good. Red seabream has dropped by about 1,000 won per kilogram compared to last week. While it is a good time for amberjack in terms of taste, the season is coming to an end, so it is recommended to include it in holiday plans. Additionally, the price of large amberjack shows no sign of decreasing after rising.

Price Status of Major Items at Auction Houses and Retail Stores

Looking at the specific market prices of the auction house and retail stores, Russian octopus arrived in a plump state weighing around 2kg, and cost-effective supplies such as cod and king crab legs were also confirmed. In the case of king crab, various types such as brown, red, and blue arrive mixed, but red king crab is traded at a relatively high price. When purchasing king crab, one must check not only the price but also the yield and condition. Currently, the supply of snow crab is very insufficient.

Other items being supplied to the market include sweet shrimp, herring, horse mackerel, and rock croaker (new). Rock croaker was recommended as a cost-effective item for grilling, and herring arrived with freshness suitable for sashimi, which can be purchased in half-box (7 fish) units. Besides these, bendera is being priced as large sizes are being sold off, and Isan sea bream was confirmed at the 20,000 won per kilogram level. In the shellfish and crustacean auction house, manila clams (6,000 won), scallops (32,000 won), long-arm octopus (29,000 won), and whiteleg shrimp (15,000 won/per piece) are being traded.