Peru's 2026 Fishmeal Quota Cut Tightens Supply, Haid Group Says
Haid Group said Peru, the world's largest fishmeal supplier, has sharply reduced its 2026 fishing quota due to El Niño and a high proportion of juvenile fish, tightening supply and driving prices up significantly. The company noted that subsequent fishing progress will influence price trends.
Haid Group said that Peru, the world's largest fishmeal supplier, has seen its 2026 fishing quota decline sharply year on year, affected by El Niño and a high proportion of juvenile fish in catches. This has tightened fishmeal supply and pushed prices up significantly.
The company added that the pace of subsequent fishing operations will be a key factor influencing price movements.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is negative for Livestock, with intensity 70/100 and 75% confidence over a short term horizon.
Livestock
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 70
- Confidence
- 75%
- Horizon
- Short term
Staple Food Processing
- Direction
- negative
- Intensity
- 60
- Confidence
- 70%
- Horizon
- Short term
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