Key Market Indicators
Santomean fish consumption is projected to reach approximately 3,670 metric tons by 2028, up from around 3,650 metric tons in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 0.2% over the next five years. Since 2019, Santomean demand for fish has been increasing steadily at a rate of 0.2% per year. In 2023, São Tomé and Príncipe ranked 134th globally in terms of fish consumption. Leading the list was Seychelles, also at 3,650 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand followed as the second, third, and fourth largest consumers, respectively.