Golden goose or albatross?: Behind the apparent success of Peru’s fishmeal export industry lies a sorry tale of low efficiency, and high environmental and social costs

O’Riordan, Brian (2007) Golden goose or albatross?: Behind the apparent success of Peru’s fishmeal export industry lies a sorry tale of low efficiency, and high environmental and social costs. Samudra Report (46). pp. 45-49. ISSN 0973 1121

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Abstract

After the boom years of the 1960s that bust in the 1970s, it is boom time once again for Peru’s fishmeal industry. Preliminary figures for 2006 indicate that Peru’s export earnings from fishery products (both fishmeal and for direct human consumption) reached historic levels of around US$1,761 mn, an increase of 7.9 per cent over 2005. Despite a 30 per cent drop in production, fishmeal retains its place as the jewel in Peru’s fishery export crown. At around US$1.136 bn, the estimated fishmeal export earnings in 2006 are slightly down on 2005.

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.SAM0593
Keywords:	Samudra Report, ICSF, Peru, Fish Meal, Exports, Fish Processing, Sustainable Development, Nutrition, Consumption
Subjects:	Fisheries Trade
Depositing User:	Jeeva ICSF Rajan
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2021 11:12
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2022 07:18
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/1392

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