The US Department of Agriculture reveals that the contribution of aquaculture to national fish supply in West Africa ranges from 17% in Ghana to 5% in Ivory Coast, plunging to less than 1% in Senegal.
The increase in fish needs in the region was first met by massive purchases of frozen fish on the world market, in a context where most of the catch is exported, analyzes the report « In Africa ». In the West, aquaculture is experiencing renewed interest, but growth will still take time » from Ecofin Pro, the Ecofin Agency platform dedicated to professionals.
