Global Demand for Portuguese Fish

According to the National Association of the Cold Industry and Food Products (ALIF), fish exports will rise by 15% this year to reach 1.25 billion euros.

The president of ALIF, Manuel Tarré from Gelpeixe, states that "the Portuguese fish sector continues to increase its economic weight in the country every year and, above all, its exports: we exported more than 1,100 million euros in 2022 and, for 2023, we foresee an increase that could go up to 15%, exceeding 1,250 million." According to the association's president, this expansion has been facilitated by the participation of the Portuguese industry in important international expos like the Seafood Expo Global, which will be held in Barcelona for the second year in a row from April 25 to 27. The Portuguese Sea food industry "will have the greatest representation ever" at this exhibition, with 18 business groups from different regions of the nation and representing all industries within fishing, ports, manufacturing, aquaculture, and marketing participating.

According to ALIF, Portuguese fish is currently the most significant agri-food export, followed by wine, olive oil, and vegetables. The group claims that over the past ten years, there has been an increase in demand for goods related to the maritime economy that "is in line with the growing concern of consumers with their food and health".

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