Key Market Indicators
Gambian fish production is projected to grow from 36 metric tons in 2023 to 39 metric tons by 2028, marking an annual average increase of 1.1%. This upward trend has been consistent since 1994, with the supply expanding by an average of 1.8% per year. On the consumption front, Gambian fish demand is expected to rise from approximately 53,000 metric tons in 2023 to nearly 60,000 metric tons by 2028. This represents an annual growth rate of 2%. Since 2019, the country's fish consumption has surged by 2.5% each year. In the global ranking of fish consumption for 2023, Gambia holds the 59th position, with Israel slightly ahead at the same consumption level of around 53,000 metric tons. Leading the chart are Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.
