More than 8,500 tons of fish and seafood were consumed by Peruvians during Holy Week 2024

Published 2024년 4월 2일

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In Holy Week 2024, Peru saw a 5.3% increase in national fish and seafood consumption, totaling 8,539.5 metric tons, compared to the previous year. This surge was supported by abundant supplies from key coastal towns including Pucusana, Paita, Pisco, Callao, Huacho, and Chimbote, with a particular rise in the consumption of bonito, mackerel, horse mackerel, mullet, parrotfish, and squid. Regional markets experienced a 9% increase in supply, with bonito being the most popular. Additionally, the Ministry of Production (Produce) facilitated over 160 'Mi Pescadería' fairs nationwide, aiding more than 80,000 vulnerable families by offering affordable fish and seafood options.

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This figure meant an increase of 5.3% compared to the consumption of fish and seafood during Holy Week the previous year (8,108 MT), reports Produce. The Ministry of Production (Produce) reported that national consumption of fish and seafood between Monday and Sunday of Holy Week 2024 amounted to 8,539.5 metric tons, meaning an increase of +5.3% compared to the previous year's celebration. In Metropolitan Lima, the supply of hydrobiological resources in the wholesale fishing markets amounted to 4,197.8 MT during these days, coming from the towns of Pucusana, Paita, Pisco, Callao, Huacho and Chimbote, among others. Among the largest offering of fish and seafood during Holy Week we had: bonito (+34.5%), mackerel (+32.1%), horse mackerel (+87.6%), mullet (+10.6%), parrotfish (+11.9%) and squid. (+3.7%), compared to the average of the previous week. Supply in regions Meanwhile, the supply of these marine species in the regional wholesale fishing markets amounted to 4,341.6 MT, +9% ...

Source: PQS