"These results confirm that the quota system allows for efficient management of the resource," said the Peruvian Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Jesús Barrientos.
Photo: Produce, Peru's Ministry of Production.
Peru's Ministry of Production (Produce) reported that, as of December 17, the second fishing season of 2025 for anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) in the north-central zone of the country had reached 72.05% of the total quota allocated, equivalent to 1,174,469 tons.
After setting a provisional quota of 500,000 tons so that the fleet could begin fishing on November 7, while scientific data was processed to establish a definitive sustainable quota, it was finally set at 1,630,000 tons, valid until the end of the authorized period.
The measure was adopted based on scientific reports issued by the Peruvian Institute of the Sea (Imarpe), which, according to Produce, confirmed that oceanographic and biological conditions allowed for the sustainable use of the resource, maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem and ensuring the continuity of fishing activity.
Commenting on these figures, the Peruvian Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Jesús Barrientos, emphasized that the development of the anchovy season in Peru is the result of technical and responsible planning.
"We are seeing significant quota progress, with orderly fleet operations and progressive compliance with maximum catch limits per vessel, which provides predictability to the sector and stability to industrial activity," he said.
Reporting now that landings exceeded 1.17 million tons, Produce also said that during the season, the daily average of landings is reaching 29,362 tons, with the participation of 327 fishing vessels per day.
Vice Minister Barrientos also pointed out that the quota achievement varies depending on the type of vessel and business group, with a significant number of groups having already reached or being close to reaching 100% of their allocation.
"These results confirm that the quota system allows for efficient management of the resource, guaranteeing supply to the industry and the continuity of formal fishing activity," he claimed.
Finally, the Ministry of Production reported that landings have been concentrated mainly in the ports of Bayóvar, Malabrigo, Coishco, Chimbote, Supe Puerto, Vegueta, Carquín, Chancay, Callao, Tambo de Mora, and Pisco, Chancay, reflecting sustained extractive activity.
The development of the different seasons of the Peruvian anchovy fishery is fundamental to the feed industry. Its processing for indirect human consumption—that is, for the production of fishmeal and fish oil—is key not only in the country but also beyond its borders, as Peru has historically accounted for an average of 20% of global production.
