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European Union hits record-low levels of seafood self-sufficiency as dependence on imports grows

The bloc is now dependent on imports for over 70% of all its seafood needs.

For 2022 AIPCE is forecasting a further 7 percent drop in total supply to 11.6 million metric tons, with both imports and domestic production falling further.
For 2022 AIPCE is forecasting a further 7 percent drop in total supply to 11.6 million metric tons, with both imports and domestic production falling further.Photo: PublicDomainPictures.net
Published 12 October 2022, 05:01Updated 12 October 2022, 13:07
EUEU Member StatesEuropean UnionEuropean Fish Processors Association (AIPCE)