July 15, 2015

Chile's fishmeal exports fall 7% in Jan-May 2015

The value of fishmeal exports from Chile had dropped by 7% during the period between January and May this year, to US$148 million compared to US$159.9 million in the same period of 2014.

In delivery volume to overseas markets, Chilean fishmeal suffered a 30% slid from last year, with 74,422 tonnes recorded compared to 107,505 tonne during January - May 2014. However, the average price jumped by 40%, from US$1.49/kg in 2014 to US$2.08/kg this year.

Meanwhile, Corpesca topped as the Chile-based company with the highest fishmeal exports. 24,026 tonnes of fishmeal had been delivered by Corpesca for a value of US$51 million.