Europe Becomes A Major Buyer Of Tilapia

The production of Maoming tilapia ranks second in the country for many years, and its export volume accounts for more than 80% of the export of water and sea products at Maoming Port. It is the largest export-oriented agricultural product of Maoming. Nearly 30% of China’s exports of tilapia are produced by Maoming, while most of the tilapia in the European and American markets comes from China. Last year, Hainan tilapia culture area was 32,800 hectares, with a production of 326,800 tons; Hainan tilapia and fish fillets exported 120,000 tons, with an export value of 2.07 billion yuan.
Maoming tilapia has been exported to more than 50 countries and regions in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, etc. In recent years, it has gradually stepped onto the table of domestic consumers.
The Maoming tilapia industry has played an active role in solving social employment and driving the development of related industries.
Excellent quality to meet consumer demand.
There are many types of Maoming aquatic products. Why can the tilapia industry take the road of export and achieve growth?
According to Yan Xueyou, secretary general of the Provincial Association of Aquatic Products Circulation and Processing, on the one hand, tilapia, which is easy to breed and process, is the main fish species recommended by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to the world, and the international market is in great demand. On the other hand, from the perspective of climate and water quality, Maoming is suitable for raising high-quality tilapia, which is the best natural condition for tilapia culture in the country.
According to the American Fisheries Association, in the United States, per capita consumption of tilapia ranks fourth among aquatic products, second only to shrimp, salmon and tuna. At the same time, demand for tilapia in the Middle East, Africa, and the European Union has increased. At present, tilapia farming has spread over more than 140 countries and regions.
Many foreign merchants have reported that Maoming tilapia has a fresh and tender taste and is very popular in the international market.
Tap the market potential at home and abroad
The development of the Maoming tilapia industry is not always smooth, and one of the major challenges is in the market.
Industry insiders remember that in 2008, the financial crisis swept the world, and the demand for tilapia declined, and the Chinese tilapia industry, including Maoming, was significantly affected. In the past few years, the export volume of Chinese tilapia declined due to the impact of foreign Basha fish. The proportion of Chinese tilapia production to world production has fallen from 40% in 2014 to 24.2% in 2017.
The development frustrations of the times have made the Maoming tilapia industry more unified. Two points are: the global tilapia market has great demand and the potential needs to be further explored. Second, the Maoming tilapia industry needs to be optimized in structure and brand building. Work harder, including the adjustment of product structure and the development of the domestic market.
Cui He, president of the China Aquatic Circulation and Processing Association, predicts that by 2027, the global tilapia production is expected to exceed 10 million tons, making it the world’s number one aquatic product.
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