In 2023, the per capita freshwater fish market volume in Ghana stood at 5.20 kilograms. Moving into forecasted future years, the market is expected to see slight, yet consistent growth, starting from 5.21 kilograms per capita in 2024, climbing to 5.28 kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year variations show marginal increases: 0.38% from 2024 to 2025, 0.38% from 2025 to 2026, 0.19% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.38% from 2027 to 2028. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.31%.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in the demand for freshwater fish due to growing health awareness and dietary shifts among the population. Additionally, investments in aquaculture technology and favorable government policies could further boost production and consumption rates.
