Key Market Indicators
North Korea's fish production is projected to rise to approximately 698,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 686,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 0.3%. Historical data indicates that since 1965, the country's fish supply has increased by an average of 0.2% each year. On the consumption front, North Korea's fish intake is expected to climb to roughly 20,800 metric tons by 2028, compared to 17,900 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. Notably, since 2019, the country's fish demand has been growing at an annual rate of 2.8%. In 2023, North Korea ranked 95th in global fish consumption. Moldova surpassed North Korea with consumption figures also at 17,900 metric tons. The top three countries in this ranking were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
