Asia, the World’s Aquatic Centre of Gravity

Asia’s Global Role: Facts and Figures

In every sector, from commercial fishing to aquaculture, both the real figures (1) and the rate of growth are impressive. Around 75% of the world’s fishing boats (around 5 million) are currently Asian, regardless of size, and over 80% of the people working in commercial fishing or agriculture reside in Asia. Of the 18 most active countries in the world in terms of fishing, 10 are Asian. And the figures in the aquaculture sector are even more impressive, since 94% of the people it employs reside in Asia, and indeed the continent has been home to traditional forms of aquaculture long before recent developments and new methods. Asian producers account for half of the 100 million tons of fish caught every year, a figure in proportion with the continent’s share of the world’s population. China is simultaneously the sector’s first producer, first exporter and third importer.

Camille  Mattéio

Global purchasing manager, Figesbal (groupe Ballande)

Jean-François Di Meglio

Chairman, Asia Centre.

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