Key Market Indicators
Irish fish production is projected to reach approximately 44,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 42,500 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of about 0.5%. Historically, since 1965, Irish fish supply has increased by an average of 2.9% per year. Meanwhile, Irish fish consumption is expected to climb to nearly 65,000 metric tons by 2028, compared to about 58,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%. Since 2019, fish demand in Ireland has been rising at an average rate of 2.2% per year. In 2023, Ireland ranked 53rd in global fish consumption, with Pakistan surpassing it at approximately 58,000 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively, in this ranking.
