Key Market Indicators
Belarusian fish production is projected to maintain its current level, reaching approximately 8,510 metric tons by 2028, marking a stagnant growth rate of 0% annually from 2023. This comes amid a long-term trend of decline, with the nation's fish supply decreasing by 6% per year on average since 1997. On the consumption front, Belarus is expected to see a slight decline. Fish consumption in the country is anticipated to drop to around 53,500 metric tons by 2028, down from 56,300 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.7%. Since 2019, Belarusian demand for fish has fallen by 1.4% each year. In 2023, Belarus ranked 55th globally in terms of fish consumption, with Sweden slightly ahead at 56,300 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
