Fish catches in Argentina increased in the first seven months of this year

According to the Argentine Industry Economic Survey, in the first seven months of this year, the total catch of the country's marine fisheries was 473,000 tons, an increase of 6.6% over the same period in 2018.

The report notes that while fishing levels for molluscs (13.1 per cent) and crustaceans (6.1 per cent) declined, an increase in fish catches (23.8 per cent) increased this increase.

Alejandro Ovando, director general of the International Fisheries Bureau, said: "Fisheries activity is expected to continue to grow steadily, as in recent years. ”

In terms of domestic demand in Argentina, cumulative sales from January to July 2019 were 231,000 tons, an increase of 18.1% from 195,000 tons in the same period of 2018.

In the first seven months of 2019, Argentina's seafood exports reached $975 million, down 11.7% year-on-year. (This article is transferred from [First Food Network].) If you have copyright questions, please contact [email protected]. ）

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