How Many Aquaculture Companies In South Africa

What is Aquaculture?

Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae, and other organisms of value such as aquatic plants. 

How Many Aquaculture Companies In South Africa

There are more than 195 operating marine and aquaculture farms in South Africa, but aquaculture remains a small part of the industry.

How big is the fish industry in South Africa?

In South Africa, the fisheries sector is worth around R6 billion per annum and directly employs some 27 000 people in the commercial sector. Thousands more and their families depend on these resources for food and the basic needs of life.

What is the fish farming industry in South Africa?

The most important areas for producing freshwater fish species in South Africa are the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and Kwazulu-Natal. Fish farming has been practiced for over 2,000 years and is currently one of the most important forms of food production worldwide.

What fish is in demand in South Africa?

Most fish consumed in South Africa, such as tinned sardines, come from the ocean. We hope to replace a small share of this demand with tilapia. As the industry grows, other opportunities will emerge in the supply and value chains.

What is the most consumed fish in South Africa?

Sold as the fish component of fish and chips with salt and vinegar and tartare sauce, hake is one of the most common fish in South Africa.