Kenya's fisheries production volume was reported at 154.92 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, the production volume showed fluctuations, marked by periods of decline and modest recoveries. The sharpest declines were noted in 2016 (-14.8%) and 2017 (-13.97%), followed by a general stabilization and slight upward trend in subsequent years. Key variations include a significant drop in 2016 and a gradual recovery period from 2018 onwards.
Year-on-year variation for 2022 and 2023 stood at 0.71% and 0.72% respectively, while the CAGR over the last 5 years was 1.85%. The forecasted data shows a slow but consistent increase in production with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.54%, reflecting a growth rate of 2.74% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climate change on fish habitats and production volumes.
- Government regulatory frameworks and their effectiveness in sustaining fish stocks.
- Emerging technologies and practices in aquaculture and fisheries management.