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Uzbekistan's fish production is projected to surge to approximately 243,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 155,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. Since 1997, the country's fish supply has seen a substantial year-on-year increase of 22%. Conversely, fish consumption in Uzbekistan is expected to decline. By 2028, consumption is forecasted to drop to about 2,340 metric tons, down from 3,300 metric tons in 2023. This marks a yearly average decrease of 5.4%. Since 2019, the nation's demand for fish has fallen by nearly 5% annually. In 2023, Uzbekistan ranked 139th in global fish consumption, with Estonia slightly ahead at 3,300 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand held the second, third, and fourth positions respectively in the global ranking.
