In view of the limited quantities of water available, freshwater fish culture has limited expansion potential. Owing to their already heavy exploitation, little increase should be expected from local marine demersal fish stocks. On the other hand, development opportunities exist for the unexploited stocks of small pelagics. Demand Per caput consumption of fish in product weight increased from 6.4 kg in 1979 to 22.4 kg in 1995. Fish prices have also increased and are generally higher than meat.
Fresh fish is the product most in demand.
Consumption is expected to increase further.