The maximum allowable catch limit in the southern zone of the anchoveta and white anchovy resource for indirect human consumption is 515,000 tonnes, as established by PRODUCE.

The Ministry of Production (Produce) authorized the start of the second season of fishing for the anchovy and white anchovy in the southern part of the country, specifically in the maritime area between 16º 00'LS and the southern end, for the period July - December this year.

Peru is expected to announce the total allowable catch (TAC) for the first anchovy season in the center-north area as soon as this week.

Its said quota is to be 2.8 million metric tons while many producers expect the quota  ranging between 2m and 3 m metric tons.  Today, Peruvian fishmeal super prime RMB price is at 11300-11500/mt level but negotiable due to poor demand with current stock at China main port about 160,000 mt level.    If the quota is set in the upper part of the range, it could pressure not only China but global fishmeal prices.