The country’s fish production is projected to reach 3.22 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030 on the back of higher aquaculture output, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In its annual State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report, FAO estimated that the country’s fish output would grow by 12 percent from 2.876 MMT in 2018 driven by higher aquaculture production. The FAO said Philippine aquaculture production in 2030 would increase by 10 percent to 905,000 MT from 826,000 MT in 2018.

Arcalas, J. E. Y. (2020, June 18). PHL fish harvest to reach 3.22 MMT by ‘30–FAO. Business Mirror, p. A4.