Key Market Indicators
Fish production in Pakistan is expected to reach 178,000 metric tons by 2026, up 1.4 percent from 162,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 1965, the country's production has grown 0.7 percent annually. In 2021, Pakistan ranked 28th in fish production, after France which produced 162,000 metric tons. Indonesia, India and Vietnam ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively. Fish consumption in Pakistan is projected to reach 53,000 metric tons by 2026, down 1.9 percent from 58,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2017, the country's demand for fish has decreased 3 percent annually.
