Argentina: Official data on landings and exports

Published 2021년 7월 6일

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A report by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries has found a slight increase in fisheries landings in Argentina until May 31, with minor variations in most products, except shrimp. The report also noted a decrease in average prices for most products, leading to a higher volume of sales for a lower amount of dollars. Mar del Plata remains the leading port in landings, with Spain as the main market. There was an increase in landings of hubbsi hake and other species such as pollock and sea bream. However, there was a decrease in landings of spider crab and chondrichthyans. Exports saw a 9% rise in volume but a 3.6% drop in foreign currency.

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The complete report prepared by those responsible for economic studies of the fishing industry in the Undersecretariat of Fisheries, provides details on the landings of the main species, fleets and port participation. Until May 31, catches have had a slight increase. In the case of exports, the fall in the first four months was more pronounced; As the drop in average prices for most products has been observed for some time, it has generated a greater volume being sold for a smaller amount of dollars. Shrimp is one of the few products that exhibits a better situation both in terms of sales volume and value. In performance by port, Mar del Plata ranks first in landings and Spain has once again become our main market. In May there was a slight increase in landings, of the order of 1.6% compared to the same period last year. Very similar volumes were obtained in squid and shrimp and only in hubbsi hake caught in the northern sector and in the San Matías Gulf was an increase in ...

Source: Revistapuerto