# Fishmeal Production: Is the Era of Alternatives Finally Here?  - International Aquafeed

> IFFO data show global fishmeal production fell 28% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with March output down 38%. Fish oil output fell 12% over the same period, and Peru's reduced anchovy quota and voluntary suspensions are cited as the key supply constraint.

- Date: 2026-07-31 · published 2026-07-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18233-fishmeal-production-is-the-era-of-alternatives-finally-here-international
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A steep fall in fishmeal output tightens the global marine protein supply that feed producers depend on, which supports prices. Continued Peruvian restrictions would extend the squeeze.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- aquafeed.co.uk: https://www.aquafeed.co.uk/fishmeal-production-is-the-era-of-alternatives-finally-here/

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