# 'Acute' fishmeal shortage to spur record prices in H2, says analyst - Undercurrent News

> Analyst commentary from Undercurrent News says an acute fishmeal shortage is likely to push prices to record levels in the second half of 2023. The shortage follows the Peruvian anchovy season cancellation. The article covers expectations for the coming months rather than a new event.

- Date: 2023-08-01 · published 2023-08-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/34688-acute-fishmeal-shortage-to-spur-record-prices-in-h2-says-analyst-undercurrent
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Fishmeal is a high-protein ingredient for aquafeed, and a shortage in the second half of 2023 supports firmer prices. Buyers should expect higher feed costs unless alternative protein supplies arrive.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- undercurrentnews.com: https://www.undercurrentnews.com/2023/08/01/acute-fishmeal-shortage-to-spur-record-prices-in-h2-says-analyst/

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