Fishing port

The First Market

On account of the amount of tonnage treated and by its turnover figures, the market in Boulogne-sur-Mer takes first place in France. The importance of the market and the price level attracts producers from other French and foreign ports.

Fish is sold:

• by auction at 5 or 6 a.m. (depending on the days) in the auction room,
• by internet on floating stock before the arrival of the boat,
• directly from producer to seafood wholesalers

However, the invoicing and encashment of all transactions, as well as payment of amounts that are owed, are carried out by the fish Market's Services.

90 companies, (fish wholesalers, fishmongers, salters, cannery, etc.), possess the necessary approval as buyers at the fish Market.

Monthly figures are published for the fish sales. They are available from the fish Market.