Prices have risen at the start of the new spider crab season in Galicia according to the regional government . The average over the first two fishing days was €15.66 per kilogram, around 20 per cent higher than at the start of the previous season. The government announced this on 11 November 2026 during a visit by Marta Villaverde to the fish auction hall in Ribeira . The regional minister responsible for maritime affairs inspected the landings there.
The 2026/2027 fishing season began on 9 November. According to the regional government, the higher average price was accompanied by lower landing volumes. Results also varied between ports. The authorities cited the weather as one factor. The first two days do not yet show how prices, volumes and revenues will develop over the rest of the season.
Ribeira in the Province of A Coruña is, according to the regional government, one of Galicia’s main trading centres for spider crabs. It says that 67,530 kilograms were sold there in the 2025/2026 season. First-sale revenue amounted to €965,343, with an average price of €14.30 per kilogram. A total of 53 boats were authorised to fish with nets from the port.
For Galicia as a whole, the government puts the quantity sold in the previous season at 425,910 kilograms, with revenue of €6.57 million. This was reportedly the highest turnover in the data series analysed. Sales value rose by 8.5 per cent compared with the previous season, despite a fall in the volume marketed. The statement does not specify the period covered by the data series.
The comparison period is key to understanding the current price rise: the figure of around 20 per cent refers to the start of the previous season, not to the season as a whole. The previous season’s average price in Ribeira is also not directly comparable with the newly reported opening price. Different periods and markets must be considered separately.
According to the regional government, fishing is subject to an experimental management plan. The daily limit is reportedly 35 kilograms per boat, plus a further 35 kilograms for each crew member registered on board. On the coast of Province of Lugo the season is scheduled to begin on 30 November 2026. The season is therefore yet to open there.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).