Key Market Indicators
Emirati Fish Production is projected to hit 2,960 metric tons by 2028, up from 2,850 metric tons in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.6%. However, since 1989, the country's fish supply has seen a yearly decline of 2.5%, indicating long-term challenges in maintaining or increasing production levels. In contrast, Emirati Fish Consumption is on a steady rise, expected to reach 109,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 99,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. Since 2019, the demand for fish in the UAE has increased by 1.9% each year. In 2023, the UAE ranked 41st globally in fish consumption, with Burkina Faso slightly ahead at the same consumption level. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global ranking for fish consumption.
