Key Market Indicators
**Israeli Fish Production to Reach 15,300 Metric Tons by 2028** Israel's fish production is projected to grow modestly, reaching approximately 15,300 metric tons by 2028 from 15,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.3%. However, it's worth noting that since 1965, the country's fish supply has been on a decline, decreasing by an average of 2.5% per year. **Increase in Israeli Fish Consumption** Meanwhile, fish consumption in Israel is expected to rise, hitting around 54,300 metric tons by 2028, up from 52,900 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. Since 2019, Israeli demand for fish has been climbing steadily, with an average yearly increase of 0.4%. **Global Rankings in Fish Consumption** In 2023, Israel ranked 58th globally in fish consumption. Notably, Haiti surpassed Israel with a consumption of 52,900 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand secured the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively, in the global ranking for fish consumption.
