Historical increase in Chinese quota of horse mackerel: Artisanal vessels from Chile managed to extract 15,060 tons in 2023

In an unprecedented milestone, 126 artisanal vessels from the Biobío Region have actively participated in the process of extracting the Chinese quota of horse mackerel this year. This quota, sold by China to Chilean fishermen, has experienced a significant increase compared to the previous year. According to official statistics, during this year artisanal vessels managed to extract a total of 15,060 tons of horse mackerel, consolidating the position of the Biobío Region as a key actor in the fishing of this resource. The main coves involved in this process are San Vicente y la Poza (Talcahuano commune), Lo Rojas (Coronel commune) and LotaBajo (Lota commune), all of them contributing significantly to the expansion of fishing activity in the Region. “Compared to the previous year, the total volume extracted experienced a notable increase of 2,402 tons, representing a percentage increase of 18.9%. This increase reflects the efficiency and capacity of the Biobío artisanal vessels to ...