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Tides Turn for Marine Ingredients: Global Supply Shrinks as China’s Appetite Cools

UNITED KINGDOM
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Peruvian Fishing Restrictions and High Inventory Levels Drive a Shift in the Global Fishmeal Market Equilibrium LONDON — The global marine ingredients market is grappling with a dual-sided squeeze as production volumes crater and demand from the world’s largest consumer begins to falter. New data released by the International Marine Raw Materials Organization (IFFO) reveals that global fishmeal production plummeted by 28% during the first quarter of 2026. Photo: IFFO The contraction was even more pronounced in March 2026, which saw a staggering 38% year-on-year decline. While fish oil production also trended downward, it proved more resilient than fishmeal, recording a more modest 12% decrease over the same period. Supply Bottlenecks in the Pacific The primary driver of the supply crunch remains Peru, the world’s most influential producer, typ... FULL STORY

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