The investment potential of aquaculture in Russia is 60–70 billion rubles — Rosselkhozbank

Salmon production is becoming one of the main directions in this industry. In 2024, the salmon industry will remain the most profitable aquaculture sector in the world, media reported at the beginning of the year, citing Rabobank forecasts. Data from analytical reports indicate that the profitability of red fish production can exceed 40–50%, which places the corresponding business in the category of super-profitable ones. At the same time, according to Rosselkhozbank estimates, the investment potential of aquaculture in the Russian Federation is 60–70 billion rubles. According to UN forecasts, by 2030, global fish production will reach about 200 million tons per year. It is assumed that aquaculture will provide the bulk of the increase: over the horizon of five to six years, its share will reach more than 50% of the total supply. The main types of commercial fish in the Russian Federation are salmon, carp, sturgeon, as well as valuable hydrobionts, in particular oysters, mussels, ...