In 2023, China led global fish consumption with 63.88 million metric tons, while Indonesia followed with 12.28 million metric tons. Mexico and Malaysia consumed 2.27 and 2.03 million metric tons respectively. Nigeria consumed 1.87 million metric tons, and Iran followed with 1.3 million metric tons. South Africa, Israel, New Zealand, and Kazakhstan had values under a million metric tons, with South Africa at 0.78117 million metric tons.
Projected figures for 2029 show modest year-on-year growth across countries. China's consumption is expected to increase by 1.44%, Indonesia by 1.7%, and Iran showing the highest growth at 1.87%. Smaller markets like Israel and South Africa will see growth rates of about 1.97% and 1.34%, respectively.
Key trends to watch will include the expansion of aquaculture in major consuming countries, technological advancements that may improve supply chain efficiencies, and global dietary shifts driven by health and sustainability concerns. Furthermore, sustainability practices in fisheries management could significantly impact long-term supply dynamics and consumption patterns.
Top countries in Fish Consumption, Forecast 2020-2029 by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 63,880 | 2029 | +1.44% | +1.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 12,280 | 2029 | +1.43% | +1.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 2,270 | 2029 | +0.75% | +0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malaysia | 2,030 | 2029 | +0.57% | +0.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Nigeria | 1,870 | 2029 | +0.88% | +0.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iran | 1,300 | 2029 | +1.88% | +1.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Africa | 781.17 | 2029 | +0.68% | +1.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 228.45 | 2029 | +2.11% | +1.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 172.82 | 2029 | +0.76% | +0.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kazakhstan | 89.72 | 2029 | +1.35% | +1.28% | View data |
