Salmon, trout, squid boost Chilean seafood exports, but overall growth stalls
Chile exported $785 million worth of seafood in July 2024, barely more than was imported in July 2023, but it could've been a better month, based on a ProChile report
Peru sets deadline for new regulations to combat illegal fishing by Chinese vessels
Peru's Ministry of Production is expected to release a new decree establishing measures to prevent illegal fishing by Thursday (Aug. 15), following widespread protests by artisanal fishing groups
Peru uses FAO meet in Rome to issue new call for Chinese fishing transparency
At the 36th Session of the FAO's Committee on Fisheries in Rome, Peruvian industry association CALAMASUR urgently called for enhanced management of giant squid
Peru’s fishing landings plunge amid reduced catches for human consumption
Peru's fisheries sector saw its seafood landings drop year-on-year to 87,000 metric tons worth PEN 181.4m
Reduced fishmeal production drives sharp decline in Peru fishery exports
Peru seafood exports fell sharply in March, with the country exporting 105,200t worth $278.8m; that is down by 62.4% and 52.1% y-o-y respectively
Peru sets lower giant squid quota for 2024
Peru's production ministry has established the annual capture quota for giant squid (dosidicus gigas) at 499,683 metric tons for 2024, 14% down y-o-y
Peruvian firms enter US market with Alaska salmon fillets
In a bid to diversify seafood production and tap into new markets, some Peruvian firms have ventured into re-processing wild salmon from Alaska for the US market
Argentina seafood sales see double-digit growth fueled by rising squid prices
Argentina saw its seafood exports increase in January 2024 by 25% in volume and 35% in value compared to the same period in 2023
Peru squid fishing sector sees record-breaking 2023 as landings, sales soar
Peru's squid landings rose by 36% y-o-y to 621,852t, as did sales by 65.1% in volume and 43.1% in value to 439,400t worth $832.4m in 2023
Peru fish landings see over 75% dip amid El Nino influence
Peru saw its wild-caught seafood landings fall year-on-year to 287,400t worth PEN 337.3m in December 2023