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Categories: BUSINESS
Argentina fisheries rebound 2026
Entities: Vigo fleet · Falkland Islands · National Institute of Research and Development Fisheries (INIDEP) · Argentina · Merluza (hake)
Overview
In mid‑2026 Argentina’s high‑seas shrimp (langostino) season surged, reaching 90,000 tonnes by late July after the Juvenile Hake No‑Take Zone was partially opened. The bulk of the catch landed at Puerto Madryn, signalling a strong recovery in South Atlantic fishing activity.
By the end of July, the sector’s export figures reflected this rebound: total fishery exports rose 11.7 % in volume and 19.3 % in value year‑on‑year, driven largely by a 38 % increase in shrimp shipments and a 28 % rise in hake exports. Squid remained the top product, while frozen whole shrimp nearly doubled its export value compared with the same period in 2025.
A concurrent scientific study of 16,019 hake specimens collected in 2025 highlighted diet shifts with size, underscoring the species’ high trophic position and the need for informed management of over‑exploited stocks. Together, the harvest surge, export growth, and research findings illustrate a broader revitalisation of Argentina’s marine fisheries in 2026.
Timeline
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2 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's fishery exports jump 19% as study details hake (merluza) diet changesArgentina's fishery exports rose 19% to US$1.17 bn in H1 2026, led by shrimp and hake growth, while a CONICET‑INIDEP study of 16,000 hake shows diet shifts from crustaceans to fish and squid as they mature.
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5 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSouth Atlantic Fisheries Record High Harvests in 2026Argentina's shrimp season hits 90 000 t, while Spain's Vigo fleet starts a key Loligo squid campaign in the Falklands, boosting South Atlantic harvests.
Sources
atlantico.net · pescare.com.ar · rionegro.com.ar