As of 2024, China leads in global freshwater fish non-food uses with 1.12 million metric tons, showing a 2.25% year-on-year growth. Romania follows, with significant growth at 1.25%, reaching 0.00447 million metric tons. Meanwhile, countries like Netherlands and Japan experienced decreases of -0.56% and -3.04%, respectively. Growth trends over the past five years reveal India, Malaysia, and Peru as prominent with CAGRs of 5.15%, 6.96%, and 6.96%. Conversely, Greece, Luxembourg, and Norway have demonstrated notable declines.
Future trends to watch include the potential rise in aquaculture technology adoption and sustainable practices, which could boost non-food freshwater fish uses. Attention should also be given to China’s continued dominance and emerging growth in India and other Asian markets.
Top countries in Freshwater Fish Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 1,120 | 2023 | +1.92% | +2.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 4.47 | 2023 | +1.13% | +1.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 0.78 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Israel | 0.41 | 2023 | 0% | +0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 0.35 | 2023 | -2.78% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.31 | 2023 | 0% | +0.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.24 | 2023 | 0% | -1.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 0.22 | 2023 | 0% | +2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.2 | 2023 | 0% | +3.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Pakistan | 0.11 | 2023 | 0% | +1.92% | View data |
