This statistic represents the utilization of the global fish production from 2006 to 2020, sorted by purpose. In 2020, on average 157.4 million metric tons of fish products were used for human consumption, while 20.2 million metric tons were used for non-food purposes.
Utilization of the global fish production from 2006 to 2020, by purpose
(in million metric tons)
Excludes aquatic mammals, crocodiles, alligators and caimans, seaweeds and other aquatic plants.
Utilization data for 2014–2018 are provisional estimates.
Data prior to 2018 are taken from previous reports.
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FAO. (July 7, 2022). Utilization of the global fish production from 2006 to 2020, by purpose (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/248310/utilization-of-the-global-fish-production-by-purpose/
FAO. "Utilization of the global fish production from 2006 to 2020, by purpose (in million metric tons)." Chart. July 7, 2022. Statista. Accessed October 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/248310/utilization-of-the-global-fish-production-by-purpose/
FAO. (2022). Utilization of the global fish production from 2006 to 2020, by purpose (in million metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/248310/utilization-of-the-global-fish-production-by-purpose/
FAO. "Utilization of The Global Fish Production from 2006 to 2020, by Purpose (in Million Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Jul 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/248310/utilization-of-the-global-fish-production-by-purpose/
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Utilization of the global fish production from 2006 to 2020, by purpose (in million metric tons) [Graph], FAO, July 7, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/248310/utilization-of-the-global-fish-production-by-purpose/