Key Market Indicators
Irish Fish Production is projected to reach approximately 44,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 42,500 metric tons in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.5%. Historical data since 1965 indicates that Ireland's fish supply has increased by an average of 2.9% year on year. In 2023, Ireland ranked 48th globally in fish production, with the Netherlands narrowly ahead, also producing around 42,500 metric tons. Leading the global rankings are Indonesia, India, and Bangladesh in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Meanwhile, Irish Fish Consumption is expected to rise to nearly 65,000 metric tons by 2028 from about 58,000 metric tons in 2023, reflecting an annual compound growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2019, the country's fish demand has been climbing steadily at a rate of 2.2% per year.
