Peru’s Ministry of Production has confirmed that 1,497,302 tonnes of anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) for indirect human consumption have been landed so far this season.
This is 60% of the 2,475,000-tonne quota for the season that began on 16th April, and Peru’s fishery for anchovy is consistently the world’s largest.
‘Almost a month after the fishing season began, the results are promising, with important progress. We hope that this will continue over the coming days and weeks, generating employment and economic income for the country,’ said minister Sergio González Guerrero.
The port of Malabrigo has received 23.5% of landings, while 19.4% has gone to Chimbote, 13.2% to Callao, 8.9% to Coishco, 7.1% to Chancay, 5.9% to Supe and 5.6% to Tambo de Mora. The larger offshore vessels of the ‘steel’ fleet have landed 1,106,146 tonnes, while the smaller-scale ‘timber’ fleet has accounted for 391,156 tonnes.
According to the Minister, this first North–Central 2024 season generates around 11,400 direct jobs and 34,700 indirect jobs throughout the entire fishing chain, while fishing for indirect human consumption for this year is projected to account for 0.5% of the national GDP. In terms of exports, the fishery is expected to total USD 831 million in foreign currency earnings, estimated at of close to 8% of national exports by the end of 2024.
The Ministry has set a 150,000-tonne anchovy quota for direct human consumption, intended for the artisanal and smaller-scale sectors.
Sergio González Guerrero stated that this quota is intended to ensure a sustainable and responsible supply for fish processing.
Licensed processors take delivery of catches for the production of canned, frozen, cured foods and other products for direct human consumption.
