| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 6,900,000 | 40 | Dominant global supplier via Peruvian anchoveta reduction fishery; volumes fluctuate sharply with El Niño, driving global fishmeal and fish oil availability.[3] |
| 2 | Chile | 0 | 10 | Significant anchoveta and anchovy catches largely directed to fishmeal and fish oil; also subject to environmental and quota constraints similar to Peru. |
| 5 | Morocco | 0 | 3 | Important processor and exporter of canned anchovies serving EU and US retail and private-label demand; benefits from Atlantic and Mediterranean landings. |
Major importers
- Spain Major Mediterranean producer and processor of high-value canned and salted anchovies; the UK, Italy, and France account for about 40% of Spanish anchovy exports.[1]
- Italy Key value-added producer of branded Mediterranean anchovy products (canned, salted, marinated), with strong domestic consumption and intra-EU trade.
- Greece Smaller but established exporter of preserved anchovies, ranking around 20th globally for prepared/preserved products by export value.[6]