# Peru announces hike in anchovy quota

> Peru announced an anchovy quota for the year's first season that represents a significant increase over last year. The fishmeal industry and aquafeed producers closely watch this announcement because Peru is a main swing producer.

- Date: 2022-05-02 · published 2022-05-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/41299-peru-announces-hike-in-anchovy-quota
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A significantly higher Peruvian anchovy quota points to more fishmeal supply, which is bearish for fishmeal prices and feed protein costs.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- intrafish.com: https://www.intrafish.com/fisheries/peru-announces-hike-in-anchovy-quota/2-1-1203571

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