Grocery prices · 12 October 2026 – 18 October 2026
Fish & seafood prices this week
The national median price of 24 fish & seafood items for the week of 12 October 2026 – 18 October 2026, from KPDN's official price monitoring at premises across Malaysia — with the change against the week before and the cheapest and most expensive state for every item.
This week in brief: Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce (425g) RM 11.20, Selayang Fish/Sardine (8-12 pieces per kg) RM 10.99 and Mackerel Tuna (1-2 pieces per kg) RM 12.00 (national median). Against the week before: rose 2, fell 14, unchanged 6.
- Items monitored
- 24
- Prices up
- 2
- Prices down
- 14
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Every item's price · week of 12 October 2026 – 18 October 2026
| Item | Week median | Against the week before | Cheapest state | Most expensive state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce (425g)425 g | RM 11.20 | down 1.8% | W.P. Labuan · RM 10.60 | Kelantan · RM 11.50 |
| Selayang Fish/Sardine (8-12 pieces per kg)1kg | RM 10.99 | down 4% | W.P. Labuan · RM 7.90 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 15.90 |
| Mackerel Tuna (1-2 pieces per kg)1kg | RM 12.00 | unchanged | Sabah · RM 9.00 | Pulau Pinang · RM 14.00 |
| Farmed White/Vannamei Prawn (41 to 60 Prawns per kg)1kg | RM 33.00 | down 0.4% | Perak · RM 30.00 | W.P. Labuan · RM 39.90 |
| King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce (425g)425 g | RM 9.30 | — | Kedah · RM 8.90 | W.P. Labuan · RM 11.90 |
| Yellowtail Scad/Pelata (≤ 7 Fish Per Kg)1kg | RM 16.99 | unchanged | Sabah · RM 12.50 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 19.95 |
| Hardtail Scad (4 to 6 Fish Per Kg)1kg | RM 9.99 | unchanged | Sabah · RM 7.00 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 11.25 |
| Squid (11 to 17 Pieces per kg) 1kg1kg | RM 35.00 | down 2.5% | Sabah · RM 17.00 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 40.45 |
| Threadfin Bream (5 to 10 pieces per kg)1kg | RM 14.99 | down 3% | W.P. Labuan · RM 9.90 | W.P. Kuala Lumpur · RM 18.90 |
| Adabi Brand Sardines (Tomato Sauce with Chili) 425g425 g | RM 9.70 | up 2.1% | Selangor · RM 9.15 | W.P. Labuan · RM 11.00 |
| Indian Mackerel (8 to 12 Fish per kg)1kg | RM 15.59 | down 2.6% | Sabah · RM 11.00 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 20.00 |
| Black Pomfret (2 to 5 Fish Per Kg)1kg | RM 28.00 | down 6.7% | Sabah · RM 24.00 | Pahang · RM 30.25 |
| Red Tilapia (2 to 5 Pcs Per Kg)1kg | RM 16.00 | unchanged | Perlis · RM 14.00 | Sabah · RM 19.90 |
| Small Indian Mackerel/Pelaling (10 to 18 Fish Per Kg)1kg | RM 14.00 | down 3.1% | Sabah · RM 10.00 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 16.90 |
| Flower Crab (= 4 Pieces per kg) 1kg1kg | RM 36.99 | down 2% | Sabah · RM 21.25 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 45.50 |
| Catfish (2 to 5 Fish Per Kg)1kg | RM 9.99 | unchanged | Negeri Sembilan · RM 8.99 | W.P. Labuan · RM 13.50 |
| Yellowstripe Scad (≥ 11 Fish Per Kg)1kg | RM 12.00 | down 7.6% | W.P. Labuan · RM 7.49 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 15.90 |
| Siakap / Barramundi (2 to 4 pieces per kg)1kg | RM 19.50 | down 2.5% | Perlis · RM 16.50 | Sarawak · RM 22.90 |
| Short Mackerel (6 to 10 Fish per kg)1kg | RM 17.90 | down 0.6% | Sabah · RM 10.00 | W.P. Kuala Lumpur · RM 22.90 |
| Spanish Mackerel (Slices)1kg | RM 45.75 | down 4.7% | W.P. Labuan · RM 26.00 | W.P. Kuala Lumpur · RM 56.90 |
| Red Snapper Slice1kg | RM 52.75 | up 7.7% | Sabah · RM 33.90 | W.P. Kuala Lumpur · RM 64.45 |
| Trevally / Demuduk / Cupak / Cermin (= 3 Fish/kg) 1kg1kg | RM 29.99 | unchanged | Melaka · RM 14.45 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 35.40 |
| Snapper / Jenahak (Slices) 1kg1kg | RM 47.50 | down 3.1% | Sabah · RM 26.50 | W.P. Kuala Lumpur · RM 59.90 |
| Dried Shrimps100 g | RM 7.99 | — | Sabah · RM 5.90 | W.P. Putrajaya · RM 11.50 |
Median of the prices KPDN observed across Malaysia that week. Prices at your shop may differ.
Biggest rises & falls this week
Biggest falls
- Yellowstripe Scad (≥ 11 Fish Per Kg)1kgdown 7.6%RM 12.00
- Black Pomfret (2 to 5 Fish Per Kg)1kgdown 6.7%RM 28.00
- Spanish Mackerel (Slices)1kgdown 4.7%RM 45.75
- Selayang Fish/Sardine (8-12 pieces per kg)1kgdown 4%RM 10.99
- Small Indian Mackerel/Pelaling (10 to 18 Fish Per Kg)1kgdown 3.1%RM 14.00
Biggest rises
- Red Snapper Slice1kgup 7.7%RM 52.75
- Adabi Brand Sardines (Tomato Sauce with Chili) 425g425 gup 2.1%RM 9.70
States most often cheapest for fish & seafood
This week Sabah most often had the cheapest price for fish & seafood (12 of 24 items), followed by W.P. Labuan (5) and Perlis (2).
Most often the most expensive: W.P. Putrajaya (10 items).
How to shop smarter
Fresh fish prices can move with the catch season and the weather — this week's change column shows which fish are getting cheaper. For canned fish and dried seafood, compare the unit price when pack sizes differ.
About this data
Each price is the weekly median of prices KPDN officers observed at premises across Malaysia (PriceCatcher), published as open data. The median covers the last complete week and this page updates itself every week. Counter prices can differ and shop promotions are not included — the nearby-prices tool shows daily prices at shops around you.
Price source: KPDN PriceCatcher via OpenDOSM (CC BY 4.0 licence). Shop locations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) & © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Frequently asked questions
How much is Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce (425g) this week?
The national median for Ayam Brand Sardines in Tomato Sauce (425g) (425 g) in the week of 12 October 2026 – 18 October 2026 is RM 11.20, down 1.8% on the week before. Cheapest in W.P. Labuan (RM 10.60) and most expensive in Kelantan (RM 11.50).
Which state is cheapest for fish & seafood?
This week Sabah most often had the cheapest price for fish & seafood (12 of 24 items), followed by W.P. Labuan (5) and Perlis (2). Most often the most expensive: W.P. Putrajaya (10 items).
Did fish & seafood prices go up this week?
Of 24 items, 2 rose, 14 fell and 6 were unchanged against the week before. Biggest rise: Red Snapper Slice (up 7.7%). Biggest fall: Yellowstripe Scad (≥ 11 Fish Per Kg) (down 7.6%).
How do I find the cheapest shop near me?
Use ListBelanja's nearby grocery prices tool — pick a state and district or share your location (rounded to about 1 km) to see daily prices at shops around you, free without signing up. In the app, your whole shopping list is compared across shops, travel cost included.
Where does this price data come from?
From KPDN's price monitoring (PriceCatcher), published as open data under the CC BY 4.0 licence. The median covers the last complete week; this page updates itself every week.