Aquaculture, boosts the boom in fish and shellfish production in Mexico

게시됨 2021년 4월 20일

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Mexico's aquaculture sector has seen substantial growth, reaching an estimated production of 267,800 tons in 2021, with shrimp and tilapia being the primary species. Aquaculture accounts for two out of three shrimp produced in the country, generating over $850 million in annual sales. However, tilapia production is currently in deficit as Mexico imports more than it produces. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects that aquaculture will surpass beef, pork, and poultry production in Mexico by 2050. The Aquaculture Group of CONAFAB, which produces approximately 90% of the balanced feeds for shrimp and fish in Mexico, plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and strengthening the industry.

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PRESS RELEASE CONAFAB. Currently, 2 out of every 3 shrimp produced in Mexico are from aquaculture. The R&D of the feeding of these species allows higher yields in less time. MEXICO CITY. During the last decade, the aquaculture sector has played a relevant role in the national food industry, registering an average sustained growth of more than 10% per year [1], and with an estimated production for this year of 267 thousand 800 tons of the main species such as shrimp, catfish, tilapia, trout, red snapper, among others. It should be noted that shrimp and tilapia are the species that especially drive the positive performance of the industry. According to data from the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (CONAPESCA), last year the former registered a production of approximately 250 thousand tons, of which 178 thousand are achieved in the country's aquaculture farms. For farmed shrimp, the outlook is encouraging; Today, two out of every three shrimp produced in Mexico are from ...

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