Fish & Seafood Aquaculture in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report

Fish & Seafood Aquaculture in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report

INDUSTRY RISK RATINGS REPORT

This is the replacement for March 2009 edition of Fish & Seafood Aquaculture in the US Industry Risk Ratings Report.

Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis

This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Fish & Seafood Aquaculture in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.

The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).

This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.

Industry Definition

The US Fish & Seafood Aquaculture industry catches and breeds fish and seafood species, which are then held in fish farms for the purpose of breeding stock. The industry purchases feed from animal food manufacturers as well as buying a range of other equipment needed to operate a fish farm. When the fish and non-fish species have grown to maturity they are sold to seafood processors, fish wholesalers, retail fish markets, consumers, pet food manufacturers and sometimes live fish are sold to other fish farms as broodstock.This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the farm raising and harvesting of finfish, shellfish, or any other kind of animal aquaculture. These establishments use some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as holding in captivity, regular stocking, feeding, and protecting from predators. It does not include the sale of fish caught in wild fisheries.

Report Contents

Risk Overview

The Risk Overview chapter includes sections on Industry Definition and Activities, Industry Risk Score and Risk Rating Analysis. The Industry Definition and Activities section provides a detailed definition of the activities carried out by operators in this industry as defined in NAICS. A list of the primary activities of the industry is also included. The Industry Risk Score section provides the Overall Industry Risk Score as well as the Risk Scores for each of the three types of risk covered that combine to form the Overall Industry Risk Score. These three types of risk are Structural Risk, Growth Risk and External Sensitivity Risk. The Risk Rating Analysis section discusses the underlying factors contributing to the Overall Industry Risk Score.

Structural Risk

The Structural Risk chapter looks at risk arising from within the industry itself and provides a detailed discussion of the industry’s level of exposure to seven key indicators. These key indicators are Barriers to Entry, Competition, Industry Exports, Industry Imports, Level of Assistance, Life Cycle Stage and Volatility of Industry. The Overall Structural Risk Score is a weighted aggregation of these seven key indicators. Each of the key indicators is discussed in detail in this section.

Growth Risk

The Growth Risk chapter looks at risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry. The Overall Growth Risk Score is determined by amalgamating the scores for Recent Industry Growth and Forecast Industry Growth. Detailed analysis is provided discussing the reasons for the growth scores of both.

Sensitivity Risk

The Sensitivity Risk chapter looks at risks arising from forces (sensitivities) external to the industry. The Overall External Sensitivity Risk Score is determined by identifying the most significant (up to 6) external factors and weighting them to represent how significant each sensitivity is to the performance of the industry. Examples of External Sensitivities are Exchange Rates, Interest Rates, Commodity Prices and Government Regulations. There is also a detailed analysis of the affect each of the sensitivities has on the industry, including charts and data tables where appropriate.

Industry Risk and Industry Risk Scoring Methodology

This chapter provides an overview of how IBISWorld defines Industry Risk and discusses the methodology used to arrive at an Industry Risk Score. There is also a table that provides a definition of the seven levels of Industry Risk.

11251 - Fish & Seafood Aquaculture in the US
31111 - Animal Food Production in the US
31171 - Seafood Preparation in the US
42246 - Fish & Seafood Wholesaling in the US
44522 - Fish & Seafood Markets in the US

RISK OVERVIEW

Industry Definition & Activities
Industry Risk Score
Risk Rating Analysis

STRUCTURAL RISK

Barriers to Entry
Basis of Competition
Domestic and International Markets
Industry Assistance
Life Cycle
Industry Volatility

GROWTH RISK

Recent Growth Analysis
Forecast Growth Analysis

SENSITIVITY RISK

Exchange Rates - Trade Weighted Index
Industry Systems and Technology - Aquaculture
Domestic Price - Seafood - Prepared Fresh or Frozen
Downstream Demand - Seafood Preparation in the US
Downstream Demand - Fish & Seafood Wholesaling in the US

INDUSTRY RISK AND INDUSTRY RISK SCORING METHODOLOGY

What is Industry Risk?
The Industry Risk Scoring Methodology
Risk Rating Score Definition