Commerical Price for Tilapia in New York

[Joe Romanyschyn]

I am curious to know if anyone is selling their Tilapia commercially in NY and what they are getting per pound. I am far away from doing this and would only be attempting to sell to a few restaurants but was interested in what the profit margins might be. Thanks

[John Jay]

All my research points to a negative profit food for a pound of tilapia is about a dollar  and you can buy tilapia wholesale at restaurant depot for 160  therefore  its a wash.. There poop is valuable for plant production and you can enjoy the chemical free fishes on your own table.

 

[Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair]

You can talk to Barney over at Cabbage Hill Farms, he told me he couldn't get more than 2 dollars a pound in NYC selling to wholesalers. So he sells to a local restaurant up in Mt. Kisco. They are non-profit so he might not have a bottom line perspective but they do share their info freely. In the end for Tilapia it is really about finding a home for them in someone's tummy without losing money - your plants are where you should be trying to find any profit.

I am going to be setting up a small starter commercial operation in Vernon, NJ so we should definitely talk some time.

[Raychel A Watkins]

I am a long way from New York but here in Honolulu we can sell them in China town for $5.00 a pound.  We have to truck them there.  They sell in China town for up to $7.00 a pound.  I sell mine from my house to people for $5.00 a lb and I never have to spend gas money and they get a deal.  I also barter them for jobs I need done.

[John Jay]

I hear tthat live sales are possible to the asian markets in larger cities.  Some asian buyers prefer to see the fish alive to ensure health and taste.

[Joe Romanyschyn]

Thanks for all the replies, helps a lot

John Jay said:

I hear tthat live sales are possible to the asian markets in larger cities.  Some asian buyers prefer to see the fish alive to ensure health and taste.

[Joe Romanyschyn]

Thanks Johnathan, I used to live in Vernon and now in Port Jervis, NY. Let me know when you open up so I can some ans see your operation. Actually I have a large Koi pond 8,000G  so I am going to a raft system this year with them  along with a 300 gallon tilapia setup.

Jonathan Kadish said:

You can talk to Barney over at Cabbage Hill Farms, he told me he couldn't get more than 2 dollars a pound in NYC selling to wholesalers. So he sells to a local restaurant up in Mt. Kisco. They are non-profit so he might not have a bottom line perspective but they do share their info freely. In the end for Tilapia it is really about finding a home for them in someone's tummy without losing money - your plants are where you should be trying to find any profit.

I am going to be setting up a small starter commercial operation in Vernon, NJ so we should definitely talk some time.

[Joe Romanyschyn]

Some good points Rachel. Thanks

Raychel A Watkins said:

I am a long way from New York but here in Honolulu we can sell them in China town for $5.00 a pound.  We have to truck them there.  They sell in China town for up to $7.00 a pound.  I sell mine from my house to people for $5.00 a lb and I never have to spend gas money and they get a deal.  I also barter them for jobs I need done.

[Joe Romanyschyn]

Hi Jonathan,  due to a problem with filtration system I lost around 10 of my white brook fingerlings. Do you have any fingerlings you are willing to sell? The S/H is so ridiculous and I was only looking for like 20-25. Thanks

Jonathan Kadish said:

You can talk to Barney over at Cabbage Hill Farms, he told me he couldn't get more than 2 dollars a pound in NYC selling to wholesalers. So he sells to a local restaurant up in Mt. Kisco. They are non-profit so he might not have a bottom line perspective but they do share their info freely. In the end for Tilapia it is really about finding a home for them in someone's tummy without losing money - your plants are where you should be trying to find any profit.

I am going to be setting up a small starter commercial operation in Vernon, NJ so we should definitely talk some time.

[Jonathan Kadish NYC AA Chair]

Sorry no fingerlings... i have long road to haul before I have fish in the Vernon system. I am planning on brown/rainbow trout when I set up as it will be more marketable than Tilapia.

Joe Romanyschyn said:

Hi Jonathan,  due to a problem with filtration system I lost around 10 of my white brook fingerlings. Do you have any fingerlings you are willing to sell? The S/H is so ridiculous and I was only looking for like 20-25. Thanks

Jonathan Kadish said:

You can talk to Barney over at Cabbage Hill Farms, he told me he couldn't get more than 2 dollars a pound in NYC selling to wholesalers. So he sells to a local restaurant up in Mt. Kisco. They are non-profit so he might not have a bottom line perspective but they do share their info freely. In the end for Tilapia it is really about finding a home for them in someone's tummy without losing money - your plants are where you should be trying to find any profit.

I am going to be setting up a small starter commercial operation in Vernon, NJ so we should definitely talk some time.

[Joe Romanyschyn]

Thanks for the quick reply. I looked at trout also but if I am not mistaken it takes about 2 years to grow them out but I guess it is worth it if you can get a good price for them. Thanks

Jonathan Kadish said:

Sorry no fingerlings... i have long road to haul before I have fish in the Vernon system. I am planning on brown/rainbow trout when I set up as it will be more marketable than Tilapia.

Joe Romanyschyn said:

Hi Jonathan,  due to a problem with filtration system I lost around 10 of my white brook fingerlings. Do you have any fingerlings you are willing to sell? The S/H is so ridiculous and I was only looking for like 20-25. Thanks

Jonathan Kadish said:

You can talk to Barney over at Cabbage Hill Farms, he told me he couldn't get more than 2 dollars a pound in NYC selling to wholesalers. So he sells to a local restaurant up in Mt. Kisco. They are non-profit so he might not have a bottom line perspective but they do share their info freely. In the end for Tilapia it is really about finding a home for them in someone's tummy without losing money - your plants are where you should be trying to find any profit.

I am going to be setting up a small starter commercial operation in Vernon, NJ so we should definitely talk some time.