Fish auction hall (criée) · La Rochelle
Criée de La Rochelle
Operated by Port Chef de Baie à La Rochelle
La Rochelle fish auction hall: 1,810 tonnes sold in 2025 (+15% on 2024), mainly hake, meagre and cuttlefish.
HakeMeagreCuttlefishSoleSea bass
Profile based on public data (FranceAgriMer, French Ministry of Agriculture). The auction hall and its operator are not LiveCriée customers. Correct this profile
Its sales
| Year | Tonnes sold | Value | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,569 t | €10.6M | €6.75/kg |
| 2025 | 1,810 t | €12.8M | €7.06/kg |
Official Sales declared at the auction hall by French vessels, +15% in volume from 2024 to 2025. First-sale prices, before the fish merchant's work and transport. Source: FranceAgriMer, workbook published on 2 July 2026.
What is sold there
| Species (2025) | Tonnes | Share of the hall |
|---|---|---|
| Hake | 520 t | 28.7% |
| Meagre | 207 t | 11.4% |
| Cuttlefish | 180 t | 9.9% |
| Sole | 140 t | 7.7% |
| Sea bass | 105 t | 5.8% |
| Monkfish | 65 t | 3.6% |
| Squid | 50 t | 2.8% |
| Red mullet | 48 t | 2.7% |
Operator and approval
- Port Chef de Baie à La Rochellefish auction hall · shipping of live shellfish · shellfish depurationOfficial
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