Peruvian fishing exports reached US$ 3,185 million until September 2024

The Ministry of Production (Produce) reported that, during the period from January to September 2024, Peruvian exports of fishery products reached a value of 3,185.7 million dollars, which represents a significant growth of 29.9% compared to the same period of the previous year. The head of Produce, Sergio González, explained that this increase is mainly due to the greater demand for fishmeal, fish oil, canned products and resources such as parrotfish, horse mackerel, anchovy and tuna, which are more widely accepted abroad. “With this result, Peru reaffirms its position as one of the main generators of foreign currency in the global fishing market, thanks to its traditional and non-traditional hydrobiological products that drive the national economy,” he said. Sergio González indicated that the most important markets for Peruvian fishery products include China, the United States, Spain, Chile, Japan and South Korea. These destinations ...