Key Market Indicators
Maldivian fish consumption is projected to decline to approximately 29,000 metric tons by 2028, down from around 36,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 3.2%. Since 2019, demand for fish in the Maldives has been on a downward trend, decreasing by 2.7% each year. In 2023, the Maldives ranked 71st in global fish consumption. Austria surpassed the Maldives in fish consumption, recording nearly 36,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
