Aquaculture Conference Highlights Production Shifts in Global Seafood Markets

An Aquaculture Conference, titled “Aquaculture – Driving Sustainable Growth,” was held at IceFish and opened by Ólöf Helga Jónsdóttir. The conference featured presentations on the global aquaculture sector, including finfish, aquatic plants, molluscs, and crustaceans. According to 2024 data reviewed, China still leads in aquaculture production volume with 58% of the global output, followed by Indonesia and India. However, the data indicated that Iceland is growing faster than China, Norway, and Egypt.

The conference provided detailed insights into the global aquaculture industry structure. The discussion highlighted that finfish markets in both China and Ecuador are facing competitive pressure from aquatic plants. These shifts affect production volumes across several major producing nations.