The fishery for Dosidicus gigas is important to the economy of Peru. In 2020, the country landed over 400,000 tons of squid, worth over $500 million. The squid is processed into a variety of products, including canned squid, squid rings, and squid ink. Dosidicus gigas is a sustainable fishery. The squid are abundant and there is no evidence that the fishery is having a negative impact on the population. However, the fishery is closely monitored to ensure that it remains sustainable.
