The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its 'State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026' report under the theme 'Blue Transformation: Turning Vision into Impact'. India emerged as the world's second-largest producer of aquatic animals after China, contributing 9% of global output in 2024. India ranks first globally in inland water catches, producing 2.2 million tonnes from rivers, lakes, and freshwater systems, ahead of Bangladesh's 1.4 million tonnes. Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 235 million tonnes in 2024.
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FAO's SOFIA 2026 Report: India World's 2nd Largest Aquatic Animals Producer After China
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- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released its 'State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026' report under the theme 'Blue Transformation: Turning Vision into Impact'
- India emerged as the world's second-largest producer of aquatic animals after China, contributing 9% of global output in 2024
- India ranks first globally in inland water catches, producing 2.2 million tonnes from rivers, lakes, and freshwater systems, ahead of Bangladesh's 1.4 million tonnes
- Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 235 million tonnes in 2024
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• FAO SOFIA 2026: India world's 2nd largest aquatic animals producer (9% global share, after China) • India: #1 globally in inland water catches (2.2 MT, ahead of Bangladesh's 1.4 MT) • Global production 2024: record 235 million tonnes (195 MT aquatic animals + 40 MT algae) • Top 5 aquaculture producers: China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh (84% of global output)
