How much fishmeal does Chile produce and export?
Chile is the nullth largest producer of fishmeal: 272,815 tonnes in 2024, 4.8% of the world's 5.7 million tonnes (FAO FishStat). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $493.5 million in 2024, 5.2% of world exports of fish and meat meal (HS 2301) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 55% of its fishmeal exports by value.
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Chile's fishmeal production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272,815 tonnes | 4.8% | -1.8% a year | 2024 |
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture statistics (FishStat), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17% | 13% | 11% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
Chile's fishmeal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $493.5 million | 5.2% | 255,534 t | $1,931 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2301 (Flours, meals and pellets of meat or fish, unfit for human consumption).
Where Chile's fishmeal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Chile's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $273M | 55% |
| United States | $66M | 13% |
| South Korea | $59M | 12% |
| Japan | $23M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $12M | 2.4% |
The fishmeal price Chile sells into
The benchmark price, Any origin, 64-65% protein, CIF Hamburg, was $2,916/t in September 2026, up 65% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 13% a year, calmer in 32% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Fishmeal price history.
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