Key Market Indicators
**Pakistan's Fish Production to Rise, Consumption to Fall by 2028** Pakistan's fish production is projected to reach approximately 181,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 170,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. Since 1965, the country's fish supply has been increasing at an average yearly rate of 1.3%. On the other hand, fish consumption in Pakistan is expected to decline. By 2028, consumption is anticipated to drop to roughly 53,000 metric tons from about 59,000 metric tons in 2023, reflecting an average annual decrease of 1.6%. Since 2019, the demand for fish in Pakistan has been decreasing at a rate of 1.5% per year. In 2023, Pakistan ranked 52nd in global fish consumption, with Yemen surpassing it with a similar consumption figure of approximately 59,000 metric tons. Leading the rankings were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
