13/09/2025
๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ (๐โ๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ) tends to cost more than Yellowfin (๐โ๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ) โ all else being equal โ especially when sold as sashimi or high-grade steaks, because Bigeye has a richer fat content and is less abundant. ๐ช๐ฐ Also, global tuna value reports show that Bigeye commands a higher price per metric ton than Yellowfin when destined for fresh/frozen value-added/sashimi markets.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ
๐บ๐๐๐ & ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐Bigeye: Stockier body, larger eyes (adapted for deeper waters).
๐กYellowfin: More slender body, very long bright yellow dorsal and a**l fins.
๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐ & ๐ซ๐๐๐๐
๐Bigeye: Found deeper in the water column (up to 500m), tolerates cooler waters.
๐กYellowfin: Prefers surface to midwater (0โ250m), more common in tropical warm seas.
๐ด๐๐๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐Bigeye: Higher fat content, darker/redder flesh, prized for sashimi.
๐กYellowfin: Leaner, lighter pink flesh, commonly used for grilling, canning, and poke.
๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ
๐Bigeye: Usually more expensive, especially in the sashimi market.
๐กYellowfin: Less costly, but highly abundant and widely traded.
๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฝ๏ธ
๐Bigeye: Preferred in sushi/sashimi because of marbling and flavor.
๐กYellowfin: Popular for steaks, searing, and processed products.
๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐Bigeye: Considered more vulnerable due to overfishing and slower reproduction.
๐กYellowfin: Also under pressure, but populations are generally more resilient.
๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐
๐ ๐ฃ
๐Bigeye: Often caught with longlines and purse seines set deeper.
๐กYellowfin: More commonly caught by purse seines and pole-and-line fisheries.
