Tilapia accounts for 68% of Brazilian fish farming.

Tilapia has established itself as the main force of Brazilian aquaculture and is expected to further increase its participation in the coming years. According to the Brazilian Fish Farming Association (Peixe BR), in 2024 Brazil produced 660 thousand tons of the species, which already accounts for 68% of national fish farming — and could reach 80% by 2030. This performance places the country among the world's largest producers and reinforces the socio-economic relevance of the activity. "Tilapia was the fastest-growing animal protein in the last 11 years. It strengthens the producer, energizes the industry, and meets a consumer who is increasingly attentive to the health and quality of food," highlights the association's president, Francisco Medeiros. The impact on job creation With a largely family-oriented profile, fish farming brings together around 98% of small producers, distributed across more than 110 thousand rural properties. As a national powerhouse, the sector generates ...