The fisheries sector of Pakistan is a vital component of the country’s economy, contributing significantly to food security. With its extensive coastline along the Arabian Sea and numerous inland water bodies, Pakistan has abundant resources for both marine and freshwater fisheries. Pakistan’s fisheries sector comprises both marine and inland fisheries, as well as aquaculture.
ABUNDANT RESOURCES
1,000 kilometers coastline with numerous rivers, lakes and reservoirs supporting diverse freshwater and marine fish species.
INCREASING DEMAND
- Growing population with added demand for fish and seafood products
- Opportunities for expanding production
- Diversifying product offerings
EXPORT POTENTIAL
- Significant potential for exports of fish and seafood products
- Implementation of modern fishing techniques
- Improved processing facilities
AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT
- Promising avenue for expanding fish production
- Modern aquaculture practices, such as pond/cage culture, and integrated farming systems for high value species such as Talapia, Shrimp and Trout
VALUE ADDITION
- Set ups for Processing, packaging, and marketing of fish and seafood products
- Value-added products like fillets, smoked fish, and ready-to-eat seafood items have high demand and offer higher profit margins.
FISH FEED PRODUCTION
- Manufacturing and selling specialized fish feeds
COLD CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE
- Cold storage facilities and cold chain logistics