Additionally, fisheries exports are expected to reach US$4.266 billion, representing an increase of 16.5%.
Produce
Peru's Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has confirmed an estimated 1.3% growth in the fisheries sector's GDP in 2025, driven by higher catches of anchoveta, jumbo flying squid (pota), and tuna.
Regarding Direct Human Consumption (DHC), increases have reached +252% in catches and +210.6% in exports for jumbo flying squid (pota), and +193% in catches and +32.1% in exports for tuna.
Meanwhile, anchoveta fishing for Indirect Human Consumption (IHC) is estimated to grow by 3.2%, with a quota of 4.63 million metric tons, one of the highest levels recorded in the past five years.
"These results only serve to demonstrate the enormous fisheries potential of our country and the importance of working in a sustainable manner," the statement said.
In addition, on June 7, Peru’s Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) opened for public consultation the draft Supreme Decree approving the National Fisheries Policy toward 2040.
According to the government, this policy is expected to generate an additional US$467 million in foreign currency earnings per year and create 64,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing a significant qualitative boost to the fisheries sector.
During 2025, six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with thermal sensors and night vision, as well as 16 video surveillance cameras, were acquired for installation at the country’s main fishing landing sites.
Finally, as of December 22, 2025, the registration of 662 fishing vessels in the SPRFMO Registry (OROP-PS) was completed, of which 557 are artisanal vessels.