Key Market Indicators
Lebanese fish production is projected to reach 1,000 metric tons by 2028, up from approximately 960 metric tons in 2023. This reflects an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. Over the past decades, since 1980, the country's fish supply has seen a modest increase of 0.5% per year. In terms of consumption, Lebanon is expected to reach 23,300 metric tons by 2028, rising from 22,940 metric tons in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 0.3%. Lebanese demand for fish has consistently grown by 0.3% per year since 2019. In 2023, Lebanon ranked 88th in the world for fish consumption, with Serbia surpassing it at 22,940 metric tons. Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global ranking for fish consumption.
