Holy Week: Peruvians consumed 5.3% more marine products than last year

Published 2024년 4월 2일

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During Holy Week in Peru, fish and seafood consumption increased by 5.3% from the previous year, totaling 8,539.5 metric tons. This rise was supported by ample supplies from key towns such as Pucusana, Paita, Pisco, Callao, Huacho, and Chimbote, with a notable increase in species like bonito, mackerel, and squid. Regional markets saw a 9% boost in supply, and the 'Mi Pescadería' fairs, organized by the Ministry of Production, distributed over 200 tons of fresh fish to more than 80,000 vulnerable families, ensuring access to affordable hydrobiological resources.

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04/02/2024 During the recent Holy Week, national consumption of fish and seafood reached 8,539.5 metric tons, which represents an increase of 5.3% compared to the previous year, reported the Ministry of Production. In Metropolitan Lima, the supply of hydrobiological resources in the wholesale fishing markets amounted to 4197.8 MT during these days, coming from the towns of Pucusana, Paita, Pisco, Callao, Huacho and Chimbote, among others. During Holy Week, an increase in the supply of fish and shellfish was observed, highlighting the increase in the availability of bonito (+34.5%), mackerel (+32.1%), horse mackerel (+87.6%), mullet (+10.6% ), parakeet (+11.9%) and squid (+3.7%) compared to the previous week. Supply in regions Regarding the supply of these marine species in the regional wholesale fishing markets, a total of 4341.6 metric tons was recorded, which represents an increase of 9% compared to Holy Week of the previous year (3984.7 MT), with a participation of 50.8% ...

Source: PEelperuano