Fishmeal market sources say the announcement of a 2.283 million metric ton quota for the second season in Peruvian north central waters is unlikely to have much immediate impact on the market, but will pressure harvesting companies with a shortened season.

As a main producer, Peru's anchovy quota announcement is always eagerly awaited by the fishmeal industry and aquafeed producers keen to know how it might impact prices of their main raw materials.

The delayed announcement and start to the season is expected to put pressure on harvesting companies hoping to catch their full quota, which is an 11.5