Chile: Fishing landings in the Biobío Region decreased by 34.5% in April

Published 2024년 6월 3일

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In April 2024, the Biobío Region of Chile experienced a significant decrease in fish landings by 34.5%, totaling 177,744 tons. The region, which contributes 46.8% to the national landing, saw a drop in both artisanal and industrial subsectors. The artisanal subsector experienced a drastic 74.9% decrease, primarily due to a lower landing of Common Sardine, while the industrial subsector saw a 37.5% increase, driven by a higher landing of horse mackerel. From January to April 2024, overall landings saw an 18.2% contraction.

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An interannual decrease of 34.5% was experienced in fish landings in the Biobío Region in April 2024, totaling 177,744 tons, a lower figure of 93,689 tons, mainly affected by the lower catch of fish (-36.0%), as reported the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The region contributed 46.8% of the national landing. Fish was the main species landed in the region, with a participation of 92.6%. Craft Subsector The artisanal subsector captured a total of 43,686 tons, contributing 24.6% of the regional landing, a figure that registered a decrease of 74.9% in twelve months. This result was mainly explained by the lower landing of fish, especially Common Sardine. At the national level, artisanal landings decreased by 49.7% compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching 112,778 tons in the month of analysis. This subsector represented 29.7% of the total landed in the country. Industrial Subsector This subsector contributed 75.4% of the regional landing, registering 134,058 ...

Source: Portaldelcampo