Awerial county launches salt fish business center

MINGKAMAN – Awerial County authorities have launched a new business center dedicated to the salted fish trade in an effort to boost the local economy and streamline exports to East Africa.

The center, located at Mingkaman port, will serve as a hub for fishmongers in Lakes State and neighboring Jonglei, providing a centralized location for storing, processing, and distributing salted fish.

Previously, fish traders relied on the more distant Bor Port as a staging point before exporting their products to countries like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mayoor Nyiny-piu, a seasoned salted fish dealer, expressed enthusiasm for the new facility.

“The land in Awerial is ideal for this business, and the government has been very supportive,” Nyiny-piu told Sudans Post.

“This port’s dry location is perfect for preserving salted fish. I urge my fellow traders to take advantage of this opportunity,” he added.

Albino Chuei Biar, Deputy Executive Director for Awerial County, emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting the fish industry.

“We are delighted to officially open this business center,” Biar said. “We have established a secure warehouse and will work closely with the community to protect the fish traders and their products.”

The salted fish trade is a significant source of income for many people in South Sudan. By providing a dedicated center for this industry, authorities hope to create jobs, improve livelihoods, and increase export revenues.

Fishmongers operating out of the new center plan to share their expertise with other traders in Awerial, teaching them essential fish preservation techniques. The traders expect that this knowledge transfer will enhance the quality and competitiveness of the region’s salted fish products.

The launch of the salted fish business center marks a significant step forward for the local economy and highlights the potential of South Sudan’s agricultural sector.