Peru’s fishmeal production is expected to be 4.5 million tons this year

El Niño will affect Peru's anchovy fishery later this year, leading to uncertainty about fishmeal and fish oil production. ​ As of the end of September 2023, Peru, the world's largest producer of fishmeal and fish oil, had canceled its first fishing season, and its anchovy fishing output reached 800,000 tons. On October 26, 2023, Peru started its second season with a quota of 1.68 million tons. ​ In the first five days of trial fishing, Peru caught 220,000 tons. There are still many questions about whether the country can meet its total quota. ​ Due to the large presence of juvenile fish (under 12 cm), Peru has introduced a number of bans, which has caused protests from Peruvian fishermen and fishery managers. ​ Fishermen are asking to be allowed to catch fish of 10-12 centimeters because fish of this size have completed their reproductive cycle and they cannot work in the first 10 months of the year due to restrictions on fishing areas. ​ On October 30, more than 1,000 ...