EUROFISH carried out an analysis of market prospects for aquaculture species. It aimed to assess and report on the status and recent development of the global and EU freshwater aquaculture sector. As requested, the analysis focused on the following finfish and shellfish: Arctic char, barramundi, carp, European crayfish, European eel, European perch, European whitefish, freshwater shrimps, North African and wels catfishes, pike-perch, rainbow trout, red claw, sturgeon, and tilapia.
The aim of the market analysis was, in the light of recent global and EU production trends, to provide information on trade patterns, perspectives on local and international markets, and marketing opportunities, to consolidate sustainability and strengthen the competitiveness of the EU freshwater aquaculture sector.
