The supply and demand for seafood—fish, crustaceans, molluscs—vary across countries and regions around the world, reflecting a wide diversity in eating habits, traditions, availability of resources, seasons, and to some extent, economic levels. In theory, countries with the largest populations and most extensive water resources should produce and consume the most seafood. However, this is not always the case and even within countries, differences are manifested.
The supply and demand for seafood—fish, crustaceans, molluscs—vary across countries and regions around the world, reflecting a wide diversity in eating habits, traditions, availability of resources, seasons, and to some extent, economic levels. In theory, countries with the largest populations and most extensive water resources should produce and consume the most seafood. However, this is not always the case and even within countries, differences are manifested.










