In 2023, South Korea led in global aquaculture production with 2.7168 million metric tons, showing a 3.58% increase. Norway, growing by 3.02%, followed at 1.5722 million metric tons. The U.S. experienced a modest 1.04% rise. Spain witnessed a slight decline of 0.81%, while Colombia's production surged with a 7.22% increase.
For the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates varied trends, with countries like Russia and Colombia expanding their aquaculture sectors considerably. In contrast, some European countries faced declines, notably Latvia and Italy.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements, sustainable practices, and climate change adaptation, which are likely to influence aquaculture production globally.
Top countries in Total Aquaculture Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 2,716,800 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 1,572,200 | 2023 | +2.17% | +3.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 491,020 | 2023 | +0.52% | +1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 333,990 | 2023 | +1.15% | -0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 272,360 | 2023 | +3.38% | +5.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 199,340 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 188,090 | 2023 | +3.8% | +7.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 137,910 | 2023 | -1.08% | -0.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 36,420 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Costa Rica | 23,180 | 2023 | -0.00043% | +0.018% | View data |
