PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1866624
PUBLISHER: QYResearch | PRODUCT CODE: 1866624
The global market for Aquaculture was estimated to be worth US$ 835250 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1165047 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. Broadly speaking, the relation of aquaculture to finfish and shellfish fisheries is analogous to the relation of agriculture to hunting and gathering. Mariculture refers to aquaculture practiced in marine environments and in underwater habitats.
The global aquaculture market demonstrates substantial growth potential, driven by the rising demand for seafood as a sustainable and high-protein alternative to wild-caught fish, as overfishing, environmental concerns, and population growth pressure traditional fisheries, prompting governments, private enterprises, and investors to expand fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other aquatic species farming operations across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America; increasing consumer awareness regarding nutrition, traceability, and food safety, coupled with the shift toward healthy diets and high-protein consumption, is fueling demand for farmed seafood products, while innovations in selective breeding, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), automated feeding, water quality monitoring, and disease management are enhancing productivity, yield, and sustainability, enabling intensive and semi-intensive farming even in regions with limited natural water resources; government policies, subsidies, and incentives supporting sustainable aquaculture, along with certifications such as ASC, BAP, and organic labeling, are encouraging adoption of environmentally responsible practices and boosting market credibility, while the growth of e-commerce, cold-chain logistics, and international trade is expanding access to global markets and premium seafood segments; high-value species such as salmon, shrimp, and tilapia, along with emerging segments like algae, mussels, and ornamental fish, offer opportunities for diversification and revenue growth, while investments in research for disease-resistant strains, feed optimization, and low-impact production techniques are reducing operational costs and ecological footprint; additionally, the integration of technology such as IoT-enabled sensors, AI-driven feed management, and blockchain-based traceability is driving efficiency, transparency, and profitability; despite challenges such as climate change, disease outbreaks, and regulatory compliance, the combination of technological innovation, rising global seafood consumption, sustainability trends, and supportive policy frameworks positions the aquaculture market for strong and resilient growth over the next decade, with opportunities spanning both commercial-scale and smallholder operations across diverse geographic regions.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Aquaculture, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Aquaculture by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Aquaculture market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Aquaculture.
Market Segmentation
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Segment by Type
Segment by Application
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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Aquaculture company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Aquaculture in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Aquaculture in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.