Key Market Indicators
**Batswana Fish Production to Surge by 2028; Consumption on Decline** **Gaborone** - Batswana's fish production is projected to soar to 470 metric tons by 2028, marking a significant rise from the 250 metric tons recorded in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 9.7%. Since 2020, the nation's fish supply has increased by an impressive 59% year on year. In stark contrast, Batswana's fish consumption is expected to decline. By 2028, consumption is forecasted to drop to 4,300 metric tons, down from 4,800 metric tons in 2023. This equates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decrease of 1.7%. The nation's demand for fish has been on a downward trajectory since 2019, with an annual decline of 1.4%. In 2023, Botswana was ranked 128th globally in fish consumption, with Macedonia slightly ahead at 4,800 metric tons. Leading the rankings were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.
