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World's Second-Largest Fish Producer - India

June 29 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 42 0
  • India contributed about 9% of global aquatic animal production in 2024, ranking second after China.
  • India is the largest producer of inland fish, producing 2.2 million tonnes from rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and wetlands.
  • India is also the second-largest aquaculture producer, contributing 12% of global aquaculture production.
  • The fisheries sector supports the livelihoods of nearly 30 million people and contributes to food security, exports, and agricultural growth.
  • The report noted that global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 235 million tonnes in 2024, driven mainly by aquaculture.

 

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