What is per capita fish consumption?

On a per capita basis, apparent fish consumption is projected to be 21.4 kg in live weight equivalent (LWE) by 2029, up by 4.7% from 20.4 kg in 2017-2019 (Figure 8.6). This represents a lower increase than in previous decades.

Which country has the highest fish consumption?

China
China has by far the largest seafood consumption footprint (65 million tonnes), followed by the European Union (13 million tonnes), Japan (7.4 million tonnes), Indonesia (7.3 tonnes) and the United States (7.1 million tonnes).

How much fish does the EU consume?

Consumption of fish and seafood in the EU was estimated at 24.35 kg per capita in 2017. On average, EU citizens ate half a kilo less compared to the previous year. Portugal remains the absolute champion in terms of per capita consumption.

What is the per capita consumption of fish in India?

The annual per capita consumption of fish for the entire population is estimated at 5-6 kg whereas for the fish eating population it is found to be 8-9 kilogram, which is a poor 50 per cent of the global rates. However, the Indian Council of Medical Research recom- mends this to be 12 kg per annum.

What’s the average seafood consumption in the GCC?

When taking only the GCC region into consideration however, the average per capita consumption is significantly higher at 14.4 kg per year. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, seafood consumption is one of the highest worldwide, estimated at 28.6 kg per year.

How much fish is consumed per capita in the world?

Of the 16.4 kg of fish per capita available for consumption in 2005, about 74 percent came from finfish. Shellfish supplied 26 percent (or about 4.1 kg per capita), subdivided into 1.6 kg of crustaceans, 0.5 kg of cephalopods and 2.0 kg of other molluscs.

What are the factors that affect fish consumption?

These factors include food traditions, tastes, demand, income levels, seasons, prices, health infrastructure and communication facilities. Annual per capita apparent fish consumption can vary from less than 1 kg in one country to more than 100 kg in another (Figure 34).

How is per capita food consumption going up?

Per capita food consumption has been rising in the last few decades. Nutritional standards have shown positive long-term trends, with worldwide increases in the average global calorie supply per person and in the quantity of proteins per person.