Key Market Indicators
Salvadoran fish production is on a steady climb, projected to reach approximately 11,500 metric tons by 2028, up from about 10,400 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. Despite this upward trend, it's important to note that since 1989, the country's fish supply has experienced a slight annual decline of 0.9%. In contrast, fish consumption in El Salvador is anticipated to decline. By 2028, consumption is expected to fall to around 26,500 metric tons, down from nearly 27,700 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.7%. Since 2019, the demand for fish in the country has dropped by 1% each year. In the global landscape of fish consumption, El Salvador ranked 77th in 2023, with Gabon slightly ahead at the same consumption level of approximately 27,700 metric tons. Leading the rankings, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
