Key Market Indicators
Kenya's fish production is projected to rise to approximately 25,700 metric tons by 2028, up from around 23,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. Historical data since 1965 shows a consistent year-on-year increase of 7.7% in the nation's fish supply. As of 2023, Kenya ranked 56th globally in fish production, with Iraq surpassing it with a similar output of about 23,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings are Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. On the consumption front, Kenya's fish consumption is forecasted to reach nearly 23,500 metric tons by 2028, up from roughly 20,700 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. Since 2019, the country's fish demand has seen a yearly increase of 2.9%.
