Peru was recognized as a country free of four diseases affecting rainbow trout.
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Peru's Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has described 2025 as a highly significant year in terms of strengthening fisheries health standards and advancing the development of artisanal fishing and aquaculture.
The ministry believes that during this year it has succeeded in consolidating Peru's sanitary credibility in international markets, protecting the health of millions of consumers, and creating better productive, financial, and social conditions for artisanal fishers and aquaculture producers.
"2025 marks a turning point for the sector. We have strengthened fisheries health standards in line with international benchmarks while delivering financing, training, and infrastructure directly to our artisanal fishers. This is a results-driven administration with tangible outcomes and real social impact," said Peru's Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján.
The National Authority for Fisheries and Aquaculture Health and Safety (Sanipes) granted 4,126 sanitary authorizations, representing a 120% increase compared to 2024, benefiting 3,353 companies, 17,374 families, and approximately 2.28 million consumers, who gained access to safe and healthy fishery and aquaculture products.
In addition, 39% more sanitary certificates were issued than in the previous year, supporting the export of 1.9 million metric tons of fishery and aquaculture products, with export values totaling US$4.1 billion, destined for the European Union, the United States, Brazil, and Asia.
Finally, Sanipes implemented electronic certification with South Korea, approved new sanitary regulations, and secured Peru's recognition as a country free of four diseases affecting rainbow trout.
During 2025, more than 13,000 artisanal fishers and aquaculture producers strengthened their technical skills through training programs, while a large number of loans were granted for the acquisition of engines, fishing gear, navigation equipment, and balanced feed.
Throughout 2025, works at artisanal fishing landing sites were carried out and continued, with projects such as the Chancay Artisanal Fishing Landing Site (DPA) being completed, along with complementary works at the San José DPA. These initiatives benefited more than 6,000 artisanal fishers, improving conditions for the landing, preservation, and commercialization of hydrobiological resources.
