Key Market Indicators
**Ukrainian Fish Production Stabilizes, Consumption on the Rise** **Kiev, Ukraine** - Ukrainian fish production is projected to remain largely stable, reaching approximately 16,900 metric tons by 2028, a slight increase from the current 16,890 metric tons in 2023. This stability follows a consistent year-on-year decline of 1.9% since 1997. On the consumption front, Ukraine is expected to see a modest increase. Fish consumption is anticipated to grow to around 259,000 metric tons by 2028, up from nearly 256,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents a steady annual growth rate of 0.3% since 2019. In the global context, Ukraine ranked 24th in fish consumption in 2023, with Poland slightly ahead, consuming approximately 256,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
