The article provides an overview of the Peruvian fishmeal market, focusing on the significant pre-sales of fishmeal and the current market dynamics. Approximately 62% of the expected production of 360,000 tons has been pre-sold since the season started on November 1, with various buyers including China, Southeast Asia, Germany, Ecuador, and local Peruvian markets. Despite the large pre-sales, the prices for both Peruvian fishmeal and fish oil have seen a decrease, with the October price for Peruvian fishmeal falling to $1,771/ton and fish oil to $2,750/ton, compared to higher prices in the previous month and year. Additionally, China's import inventory is nearing 336,000 tons, a significant increase from the same period last year. The article also touches on the challenges of reaching the 2.51 million tons quota due to the production rates in the initial days of the fishing season and the impact of increased freight rates from South America to China on pricing strategies.