Key Market Indicators
Zambia's fish production is projected to surge to approximately 158,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 90,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. Historical data shows an impressive upward trend in supply, with a 24.9% year-on-year increase since 1982. On the consumption side, Zambian fish demand is expected to reach nearly 95,000 metric tons by 2028, rising from approximately 83,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. Since 2019, the country has seen a year-on-year demand increase of 3.1%. In 2023, Zambia ranked 44th in global fish consumption. Portugal led this ranking with the same consumption figure as Zambia, while Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
