In 2018, global fish production reached 179 million metric tons, and the FAO states that roughly 88% of this haul was used for direct human consumption. Just 12% was applied for non-food purposes such as the distillation of fish oil, fishmeal, pharmaceuticals, and other seafood by-products.
Both fishmeal and fish oil are regarded as critical ingredients for farmed fish. They are thought to be easily digestible and nutritious, making them a significant proportion of non-food fishery products in the seafood industry. Fish oil also has important nutritional value for humans. It is considered as “the richest available source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)”. Together, they take up more than 60 million metric tons in global exports yearly.
Between them, the top 7 seafood-exporting countries take up a sizable chunk of the global seafood trade. Together, they enjoy export values in excess of $100 billion and are largely responsible for driving the industry. Here’s the data on these countries, including how much they enjoy in yearly exports and their primary seafood exports.
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