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El Salvador boosts aquaculture: shrimp and tilapia exceed 6,000 metric tons annually

EL SALVADOR
Monday, April 06, 2026, 05:00 (GMT + 9)

New census reveals the sector’s economic weight, with production almost entirely market-oriented and strongly geographically concentrated SAN SALVADOR — Salvadoran aquaculture is consolidating its growth with production exceeding 13.3 million pounds of shrimp and tilapia combined, according to the V Agricultural Census and I Fisheries Census 2025, published by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). In equivalent terms, this output represents approximately 6,033 metric tons, considering that 1 pound equals 0.4536 kilograms. The report details that the country produces more than 5.2 million pounds of shrimp (≈ 2.36 million kilograms) and 8.19 million pounds of tilapia (≈ 3.71 million kilograms), consolidating both species as pillars of the national aquaculture sector. Tilapia leads aquaculture production Tilapia accounts for FULL STORY

Spain Nueva Pescanova Leaves Losses Behind and Enters a New Era of Growth After a Historic Turnaround in 2025 Apr 3, 05:40 The seafood multinational exceeds forecasts, drives sales beyond $1.14 billion, and consolidates its recovery ... FULL STORY		Canada Insect protein breakthrough could reshape salmon farming Apr 3, 04:00 Trials in Prince Edward Island show stronger growth, disease resistance potential, and 100% survival in farmed... FULL STORY

North Korea North Korea’s 'Eco Fish' Push Hits a Wall in China’s Crowded Seafood Market Apr 1, 07:00 Despite aggressive marketing and export ambitions, dried mudfish from rice paddy farms struggle to win over Ch... FULL STORY		China Qingyuan Breaks Into Hong Kong Seafood Market with First Mandarin Fish Export Apr 1, 06:00 Historic 500 kg shipment highlights booming aquaculture industry and $340 million sector growth A... FULL STORY

European Union
EU Aquaculture at a Crossroads: Industry Leaders Demand Bold Reform to Avoid Collapse
Apr 6, 03:00
Sector warns that without structural overhaul and clear targets, Europe risks deepening its dependence on seafood imports The Federation of European ... FULL STORY

Japan
$180M Bet on the Future of Seafood: Landmark Investment Powers Japan’s Largest Land-Based Salmon Farm
Apr 6, 01:00
Global investors back cutting-edge aquaculture project to boost Japan's food security and sustainability goals TOKYO — Pure Salmon Japan ... FULL STORY

United States
Blue Horizons: How U.S. Aquaculture Surged Forward in 2025
Apr 6, 00:10
Strategic investments, cutting-edge science, and expanded ocean planning position domestic seafood production for long-term growth In 2025 , the Nati... FULL STORY

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United Kingdom Apr 1, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Scotland Injects US$8.7M Into Aquaculture Innovation Hub to Drive Sustainable Growth

South Korea Apr 1, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	South Korea Rolls Out $27 Million AI Drive to Revolutionize Marine and Fisheries Sector

Japan Mar 31, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Breaking the mould in salmon farming as Japan confronts global warming

Spain Mar 30, 03:00 (GMT + 9):
	Seafood Legacy Spain begins construction of its RAS-based sustainable salmon farm in Burela

Belgium Mar 30, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Three-Sixty Aquaculture Expands into Europe with New Indoor Prawn Farm in Belgium

China Mar 30, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Feed Costs Surge as Soybean Meal and Fishmeal Prices Hit New Highs

Viet Nam Mar 27, 10:00 (GMT + 9):
	Vietnam Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Fastest-Growing Market for Norwegian Salmon

Brazil Mar 26, 08:10 (GMT + 9):
	Brazil Eyes New Horizons as Tilapia Exports Pivot Beyond U.S. Dependence

Viet Nam Mar 26, 07:00 (GMT + 9):
	Aquaculture Boom Accelerates in Vinh Long as Farmers Expand Despite Disease Challenges

Australia Mar 25, 09:00 (GMT + 9):
	Toxic Tide Devastates Kangaroo Island: Multi-Million Dollar Losses Force Major Aquaculture Shutdown

China Mar 25, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
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