The competitiveness of the Chilean salmon aquaculture industry |
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| Authors: | Trond Bjørndal |
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| Institution: | 1. Centre for Fisheries Economics , Hellevn. 30, Bergen, N‐5045, Norway Phone: + 47 55 959 403 Fax: + 47 55 959 403 E-mail: Trond.Bjorndal@nhh.no;2. CEMARE , University of Portsmouth , Locksway Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8JF, England |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Commercial salmon and trout farming has emerged as a major industry in Chile during the 1990s. Salmon is not a native species to Chile, still excellent climatic conditions are provided for farming. Since 1992 Chile has been the second largest producer of farmed salmon and trout in the world after Norway. This report reviews the development of the Chilean salmonid industry from its early stages until today with respect to production patterns, legislation and main markets. A cost comparison between Chilean and Norwegian farmed salmon is also provided. Finally, the international competitiveness and future challenges of the Chilean salmonid farming industry are analysed. |
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| Keywords: | Chile aquaculture salmon competitiveness costs markets |
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