How much fishmeal does China produce?
China is the 2nd largest producer of fishmeal: 584,028 tonnes in 2024, 10% of the world's 5.7 million tonnes (FAO FishStat).
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China's fishmeal production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 584,028 tonnes | 10% | +0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8% | 11% | 12% | 8.4% | 10% |
China as a buyer of fishmeal
China imported $3.3 billion of fish and meat meal (HS 2301) in 2024, 35% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $3.3 billion of fishmeal imports in 2024, 43% came from Peru and 9% from the United States, among 33 suppliers. Largest sources: Peru (43%), United States (9.4%), Chile (8.3%), Russia (8.3%), Vietnam (7.2%).
The fishmeal price China 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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