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The State Council Information Office of China announced on the 24th that China's deep-sea fishery growth has consistently ranked first in the world in aquaculture production for 32 years, becoming the world's largest producer and exporter of aquatic products, and making positive contributions to ensuring world food security.

Aquatic products are globally recognized as healthy foods and play a crucial role in ensuring food and nutrient safety worldwide. Continuous aquaculture growth and effective fisheries management are crucial for ensuring the supply of aquatic products in the international market*** The fishing industry has a significant impact on global food and nutrient security, as well as the livelihoods of people in coastal areas, which is highly resonated with by the international community.

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in international commerce of aquatic products. According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in terms of import volume, the European Union is the largest single import market, accounting for 16% of the total global aquatic product imports in 2020 (excluding intra EU commerce); The United States is the largest importing country, with imports accounting for 15% of the total global aquatic product imports in 2020. In terms of export value, the top three exporting countries are China, Norway, and Vietnam, with their combined export value accounting for 25% of the total global aquatic product exports. According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs of China, China exported 3.7474 million tons of aquatic products in 2020, accounting for 12% of the global total aquatic product exports. Important export targets include countries and regions such as the European Union, ASEAN, Japan, and the United States.

According to the statistical data released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in "World Fisheries and Aquaculture Status 2022", the total global production of fisheries and aquaculture reached 214 million tons in 2020, reaching the highest level in history. Among them, the production of aquaculture reached 122.6 million tons, accounting for 57.29% of the total global production of fisheries and aquaculture.

China is the world's largest producer of aquatic products, with a total output of 65.49 million tons in 2020, of which 52.24 million tons were produced through aquaculture, accounting for approximately 80% of the total output of aquatic products. China is also the country with the highest aquaculture production in the world, with approximately 40% of global aquaculture products coming from China. The growth of China's fishery industry, especially its aquaculture industry, has made significant contributions to meeting the demand for aquatic products in China and even the world, reducing the application and reliance on natural marine fishery capital, and enhancing the scientific conservation and sustainable application of global fishery capital.