As of 2022, Egypt was the leading producer of aquaculture in Africa, with over 1.5 million metric tons in output. Nigeria followed with close to 260,000 metric tons in production. Both countries are among the top aquaculture-producing countries worldwide.
Leading countries in aquaculture production in Africa as of 2022
(in 1,000 metric tons)
The source explains that aquaculture refers to the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans, and aquatic plants. It adds that aquaculture production is the output from aquaculture activities designated for final harvest for consumption.
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FAO. (June 7, 2024). Leading countries in aquaculture production in Africa as of 2022 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1472778/top-aquaculture-producing-countries-in-africa/
FAO. "Leading countries in aquaculture production in Africa as of 2022 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. June 7, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 13, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1472778/top-aquaculture-producing-countries-in-africa/
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