The fishing sector grew by 25% and the aquaculture sector by 20% during 2023 (+President Maduro)

Published at: 15/01/2024 02:55 PM

The President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, reported that during 2023, growth was achieved in the fishing and aquaculture sectors.

In this regard, he specified that the figure of 244 thousand metric tons of fish catch and aquaculture production was achieved, achieving a growth of 13% in the fishing sector, compared to the year 2022

At the same time, he indicated that fish catch increased 25% in 2023, reaching 182,000 tons. While aquaculture production grew by 20%, reaching 38,000 tons.

In addition, he specified that shrimp production leads exports of seafood to the world with 98% of production compared to 2022.

“Venezuela is going to become not only a producer of its food and healthy quality food. We produce organic, natural food for the health of a people. Soverano 100% will eat companions this year,” he said and called for strengthening the country's fishing sector.