Consumption of Fish

  • - The fish market

    On average around the world, around 19.7 kg of fish is consumed per person per year. Annual per capita consumption in Oceania is approximately 24.8 kg, in North America 21.4 kg and in Europe 22.2 kg (Source: State of world fisheries and aquaculture, FAO, 2016). ( 1

     

    Germany

    In 2020, a total of 1.14 million tons of fish and seafood were consumed in Germany. This corresponds to a per capita consumption of 14.1 kg. ( 2  The market shares of fish and fishery products in Germany were broken down as follows in 2018: (3

    • 61.9% sea fish
    • 26.5% freshwater fish
    • 11.6% crustaceans and molluscs

    Per capita consumption is distributed across the following product groups:

    • 29% preserves and marinades
    • 25% frozen fish
    • 14% crustaceans and molluscs (fresh, frozen, prepared)
    • 12% fresh fish
    • 11% smoked fish
    • 6% other fish products
    • 3% fish salads

    Market shares of the most important fish, crustaceans and mollusks in percent

      2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
    Pacific pollack ( Alaska pollack ) 20.8 22.1 26.0 22.0 21.4 18.3 14.9 16.5 17.3 17.7 15.2
    Salmon 13.0 13.7 15.0 20.0 22.0 20.5 18.2 16.7 16.4 18.8 17.6
    Tuna, bonites 10.1 11.3 10.9 13.2 12.4 14.1 9.8 12.9 13.3 11.4 16.4
    herring 20.0 19.1 18.1 16.8 14.7 15.9 15.7 13.9 14.1 10.0 10.1
    shrimp – – – – – – 5.9 7.0 7.2 7.4 8.1
    Trout 4.9 4.2 3.4 5.5 5.9 6.2 5.4 5.8 6.2 6.8 6.9
    Köhler (trade name:  Pollock ) 3.4 2.8 1.6 2.2 1.5 1.5 2.6 2.3 2.7 2.3 1.6
    Squids – – – – – – 2.0 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.3
    cod 1.6 2.2 2.2 0.3 2.7 2.4 3.2 2.1 1.8 2.1 2.1
    Pangasius, catfish 5.8 5.0 3.5 3.5 2.9 2.5 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.3
    Zander 0.8 0.6 0.7 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0
    Shellfish – – – – – – 1.0 1.1 1.3 0.4 1.7
    Redfish 2.5 1.5 1.0 1.6 1.4 1.7 1.3 0.7 1.1 1.5 1.1
    sardine 0.6 0.7 0.9 0.6 0.7 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.7 1.0 0.8
    hake 2.3 1.7 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.8 1.1 0.3
    mackerel 1.2 1.9 1.9 1.7 2.0 2.3 1.5 0.9 0.7 1.8 2.0
    plaice 0.8 1.0 0.8 1.1 1.2 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.4
    carp 1.2 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.5
    Dorade – – – – – – 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
    Hoki – – – – – – 0.3 0.7 0.3 0.5 0.1
    Halibut – – – – – – 0.4 0.5 0.3 – –
    Haddock 0.6 0.6 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.5 – – – – –
    Tilapia 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.5 – 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
    monkfish 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.3 0.1 – – – – –
    Other 6.1 8.4 9.0 7.4 7.4 9.6 11.2 10.6 8.8 9.8 8.8
    86% of edible fish and fishery products are imported.
    The most important supplying countries are:  (4
    • Poland (19.2%)
    • Netherlands (11.9%)
    • Denmark (9.1%)
    • Norway (10.7%)
    • China (7.3%)

    Sources:

    1.  FOEN  (ed.):  Fish import and fish consumption.  In:  fischereistatistics.ch.  Retrieved April 18, 2021.
    2. Fish Information Center (August 13, 2021):  New consumption figures for fish and seafood .
    3. Fishing industry - data and facts 2019.  (PDF)  Accessed on September 4, 2019.
    4. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speisefisch

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  • Foreword to fish farming in aquaponics systems

    Fish MarketingFish farming plays a central role in aquaponics systems and represents a symbiotic complement to plant production. The combination of fish farming and hydroponics creates sustainable circular systems that make optimal use of and support both components. The fish provide valuable nutrients for the plants through their excretions, while the plants in turn purify the water and provide the fish with a healthy living environment.
     
    The integration of fish farming into aquaponics systems offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it enables the production of fish as an additional source of protein, which increases the economic viability of the systems. Secondly, it promotes environmental sustainability by using natural resources efficiently and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. The closed loop minimizes water consumption and avoids pollution of the environment through wastewater.
     
    However, fish farming in aquaponic systems requires specific know-how and careful management to maintain the balance of the system. Factors such as fish species selection, feed quality, water parameters and disease control must be constantly monitored and adjusted. However, with growing experience and technological advances, fish farming in aquaponic systems is becoming more accessible and efficient, making it a valuable contribution to sustainable food production.
     
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