China Leads Global Seafood Production with 58.1 Million Tonnes

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Abstract
Seafood (from around the world)
Seafood (latest year, countries around the world)
Seafood (continent)
Seafood (latest year, continent)
Main data
Reference

Abstract

Seafood food production in global agriculture is characterized by China being the largest producer. According to data for 2021, China’s seafood production reached 58.1 Mt, which accounts for a large proportion of the world’s total seafood production. China’s seafood production can be attributed to the favorable environment of its vast marine and inland waters and the development of fishing over many years. China’s demand for seafood is also increasing rapidly, and active fishing policies are being implemented to meet domestic and international demand. On the other hand, seafood production in countries around the world shows different trends from region to region. In North America and Europe, fishing regulations are strict and sustainable fishing is being promoted. On the other hand, while developing countries are making efforts to develop fishing, they are facing challenges such as overuse of resources and deterioration of the marine environment. It is believed that balancing sustainable fishing and food security will become increasingly important in the future.

Seafood (from around the world)

Seafood food production in global agriculture has grown significantly over the past few decades. China’s 2019 peak of 58.1 Mt is its highest ever recorded. This rapid increase is attributable to growing demand due to population and economic growth, as well as improved productivity due to technological innovation. China, in particular, has become the world’s largest seafood producer due to its abundant marine resources and the development of the fishing industry. On the other hand, seafood production varies greatly from region to region. In developed countries, sustainable fisheries management is being promoted, and emphasis is being placed on protecting fishing resources and caring for the environment. Meanwhile, in developing countries, the growth of fishing is rapid, and issues regarding resource sustainability and fishing management are becoming apparent. These trends indicate that seafood food production is a global issue, and it is becoming increasingly important to balance ensuring sustainable fishing with food security.

The maximum is the latest one, 1.46G of China

Seafood (latest year, countries around the world)

Seafood food production in global agriculture shows a wide variety of characteristics and trends. According to 2021 data, China stands out as the largest producer, with production reaching 58.1Mt. The average production was 862kt, with the overall total reaching 159Mt. From this data, it can be understood that seafood production is an important food source globally. The background to China’s significant increase in production is likely due to its vast water area and long history of fishing. It also suggests that seafood is important as a source of protein and an important source of nutrition for people around the world. On the other hand, seafood production poses sustainability challenges. Overfishing and environmental pollution are threatening marine ecosystems, so appropriate fisheries management is required. In addition, ocean warming and ocean acidification due to climate change are also affecting the habitat of seafood, and efforts are needed to address these issues. Ensuring sustainable fisheries and protecting the marine environment are key challenges for seafood food production in global agriculture, and international cooperation on this issue is increasingly required.

全体の最大はChinaの1.46Gで、平均は42.9M、Totalは7.85G

Seafood (continent)

Seafood food production in global agriculture has shown remarkable growth. According to the latest data for 2021, Asia remains the largest producer overall, with production reaching 113Mt. This value breaks previous records and is the highest value currently. The Asian region is supported by abundant marine resources and a long history of fishing, and the increase in production is likely due to these factors. In addition, the Asian region has a large population, and seafood maintains its position as an important source of protein. In addition, productivity may be increasing due to technological advances and improved fisheries management. On the other hand, seafood production poses sustainability challenges. Overfishing and environmental pollution threaten marine ecosystems, and there are concerns about resource declines in some fishing grounds. For this reason, proper fisheries management and the promotion of sustainable fishing have become urgent issues. Globally, seafood production is important for food security, and sustainable use of marine resources is required.

The maximum is the latest one, 4.68G of Asia

Seafood (latest year, continent)

Seafood food production in global agriculture shows diversity and growth. According to the latest data for 2021, Asia was the largest overall producing region, achieving an astounding production of 113Mt. This figure shows that Asia is the center of seafood production globally. The average production is 26.4Mt, with an overall total reaching 158Mt. From this statistic, it is clear that seafood is an important food source globally. The high production in the Asian region can be attributed to its abundant marine resources and the development of the fishing industry. On the other hand, seafood production also plays an important role in other regions. In particular, in Europe and North America, there is progress in promoting sustainable fishing and strengthening fishing regulations. Such efforts contribute to the management of seafood resources and the protection of marine ecosystems. However, seafood production also has challenges. There are concerns about the impact of overfishing and marine pollution on the ecosystem, and there is an increasing need for sustainable fishing practices. Globally, seafood food production has been shown to be important and an area in need of sustainable management.

The maximum is 4.68G of Asia, the average is 1.31G, and the total is 7.86G

Main data

Others(Seafood, Population) [G]
	World	Asia	Lower-middle-income countries	Upper-middle-income countries	Southern Asia	Net Food Importing Developing Countries	Eastern Asia	China	India	Africa
2021	7.91	4.68	3.41	2.55	1.99	1.7	1.66	1.46	1.41	1.37
2020	7.84	4.65	3.37	2.54	1.97	1.67	1.66	1.46	1.4	1.34
2019	7.76	4.61	3.33	2.53	1.95	1.63	1.66	1.45	1.38	1.3
2018	7.68	4.57	3.28	2.52	1.93	1.59	1.66	1.45	1.37	1.26
2017	7.6	4.53	3.24	2.5	1.9	1.56	1.65	1.44	1.35	1.23
2016	7.51	4.48	3.19	2.48	1.88	1.53	1.64	1.43	1.34	1.2
2015	7.43	4.44	3.14	2.46	1.86	1.5	1.63	1.43	1.32	1.17
2014	7.34	4.39	3.1	2.44	1.83	1.46	1.62	1.42	1.31	1.14
2013	7.25	4.35	3.05	2.42	1.81	1.43	1.61	1.41	1.29	1.11
2012	7.16	4.3	3.01	2.4	1.79	1.4	1.6	1.4	1.27	1.08
2011	7.07	4.25	2.96	2.38	1.76	1.34	1.59	1.39	1.26	1.02
2010	6.99	4.2	2.91	2.36	1.74	1.31	1.58	1.38	1.24	0.99
2009	6.9	4.09	2.87	2.35	1.66	1.21	1.58	1.38	1.22	0.91
2008	6.81	4.04	2.82	2.33	1.64	1.19	1.58	1.37	1.21	0.89
2007	6.73	4	2.78	2.31	1.61	1.17	1.57	1.36	1.19	0.87
2006	6.64	3.96	2.74	2.29	1.59	1.14	1.56	1.36	1.17	0.85
2005	6.56	3.91	2.69	2.28	1.57	1.12	1.55	1.35	1.15	0.83
2004	6.48	3.87	2.65	2.26	1.55	1.1	1.54	1.34	1.14	0.81
2003	6.39	3.83	2.6	2.24	1.52	1.08	1.53	1.33	1.12	0.79
2002	6.31	3.78	2.56	2.23	1.5	1.06	1.52	1.32	1.1	0.77
2001	6.23	3.74	2.51	2.21	1.47	1.03	1.51	1.32	1.08	0.75
2000	6.15	3.69	2.47	2.19	1.45	1.01	1.51	1.31	1.06	0.74
1999	6.07	3.65	2.42	2.17	1.42	0.99	1.5	1.3	1.04	0.72
1998	5.99	3.6	2.38	2.16	1.4	0.97	1.49	1.29	1.02	0.7
1997	5.91	3.56	2.33	2.14	1.37	0.95	1.48	1.29	1	0.68
1996	5.83	3.51	2.29	2.12	1.35	0.93	1.47	1.28	0.98	0.67
1995	5.74	3.46	2.24	2.1	1.32	0.9	1.46	1.27	0.96	0.65
1994	5.66	3.41	2.2	2.08	1.29	0.88	1.45	1.25	0.95	0.64
1993	5.58	3.36	2.15	2.05	1.27	0.86	1.43	1.24	0.93	0.62
1992	5.49	3.31	2.11	2.03	1.24	0.85	1.42	1.23	0.91	0.61
1991	5.41	3.18	2.07	2.01	1.22	0.82	1.4	1.21	0.89	0.6
1990	5.32	3.13	2.02	1.98	1.19	0.8	1.38	1.19	0.87	0.58
1989	5.22	3.07	1.98	1.95	1.17	0.78	1.36	1.17	0.85	0.57
1988	5.13	3.01	1.93	1.92	1.14	0.76	1.34	1.15	0.83	0.55
1987	5.04	2.95	1.89	1.88	1.11	0.74	1.31	1.13	0.82	0.54
1986	4.95	2.89	1.84	1.85	1.09	0.72	1.29	1.11	0.8	0.52
1985	4.86	2.83	1.8	1.82	1.06	0.71	1.27	1.09	0.78	0.51
1984	4.78	2.77	1.76	1.79	1.04	0.69	1.25	1.07	0.76	0.49
1983	4.69	2.72	1.72	1.76	1.01	0.67	1.23	1.05	0.75	0.48
1982	4.61	2.67	1.67	1.73	0.99	0.65	1.21	1.04	0.73	0.47
1981	4.52	2.61	1.63	1.71	0.97	0.63	1.2	1.02	0.71	0.45
1980	4.44	2.56	1.59	1.68	0.94	0.62	1.18	1.01	0.7	0.44
1979	4.37	2.51	1.55	1.65	0.92	0.6	1.16	0.99	0.68	0.43
1978	4.29	2.47	1.51	1.63	0.9	0.59	1.15	0.98	0.67	0.42
1977	4.22	2.42	1.48	1.6	0.88	0.57	1.13	0.97	0.65	0.41
1976	4.14	2.37	1.44	1.58	0.86	0.56	1.12	0.95	0.64	0.4
1975	4.07	2.32	1.41	1.55	0.83	0.55	1.1	0.93	0.62	0.39
1974	4	2.27	1.38	1.52	0.82	0.53	1.08	0.92	0.61	0.38
1973	3.92	2.22	1.35	1.49	0.8	0.52	1.06	0.9	0.6	0.37
1972	3.84	2.17	1.32	1.46	0.78	0.51	1.03	0.88	0.58	0.36
1971	3.77	2.12	1.29	1.43	0.76	0.49	1.01	0.85	0.57	0.35
1970	3.7	2.07	1.26	1.4	0.74	0.48	0.98	0.83	0.56	0.34
1969	3.62	2.02	1.23	1.37	0.73	0.47	0.96	0.81	0.55	0.33
1968	3.55	1.97	1.2	1.34	0.71	0.46	0.93	0.79	0.53	0.32
1967	3.48	1.92	1.17	1.31	0.69	0.45	0.91	0.77	0.52	0.31
1966	3.41	1.88	1.14	1.28	0.68	0.44	0.89	0.75	0.51	0.31
1965	3.34	1.83	1.12	1.25	0.66	0.42	0.87	0.73	0.5	0.3
1964	3.27	1.79	1.09	1.22	0.65	0.41	0.85	0.71	0.49	0.29
1963	3.2	1.75	1.07	1.18	0.63	0.4	0.83	0.7	0.48	0.28
1962	3.13	1.72	1.04	1.15	0.62	0.39	0.82	0.69	0.47	0.28
1961	3.07	1.69	1.02	1.13	0.61	0.38	0.81	0.68	0.46	0.27