# Anchovy season finally opens

> Peru's Production Ministry opened a short second anchovy season in late October after suspending the first season in June over juvenile fish levels above 80%. Industry expects losses, with about US$1.4 billion in fish oil and fishmeal exports missed and GDP reduced by an estimated 0.3-0.4%.

- Date: 2023-12-15 · published 2023-12-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32479-anchovy-season-finally-opens
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Lost Peruvian anchovy output in 2023 cut global fishmeal and fish oil availability, supporting fishmeal prices and feed protein costs for buyers.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- mag.hookandnet.com: https://mag.hookandnet.com/2023/12/15/2023-12anchovetaeng/content.html

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