Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants in controlled environments, is a critical sector addressing global food security and rising protein demand. As wild fish stocks face increasing pressure from overfishing, aquaculture provides a sustainable and reliable alternative protein source. (2026-2033)
The Aquaculture market is a high-growth category, with its value projected to rise substantially over the forecast period. The market size was approximately USD $310-$327 Billion in 2024/2025 and is expected to reach USD $460-$513 Billion by 2033/2034. This expansion is driven by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) projected to be around 5.1% to 5.4% between 2026 and 2033.