Tilapia

Global tilapia production reached ~6.5 million MT in 2023, with aquaculture dominating 97% of supply; China leads with 1.8 million MT, followed by Indonesia, Egypt, and the Philippines. The commodity is traded fresh, frozen, and processed (fillets), primarily to North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets. Price volatility driven by feed costs, energy inflation, and disease outbreaks; demand remains robust due to affordability and sustainability perception versus wild-caught fish.

Structured Atlas recordRelease 2026-09-19-batch-230
Global production
6.5M MT
2023
Market value
$13B
Producing countries tracked
4
Grading systems
1
Active supply risks
3
Trade corridors
3

Structured market record

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Leading origins
  • China · rank 1
  • Indonesia · rank 2
  • Egypt · rank 3
  • Philippines · rank 4
Grading frameworks
  • FAO/GLOBEFISH tilapia grading (size & quality)
Supply risks
  • Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) outbreaks · high
  • Feed cost inflation & soybean price volatility · high
  • Energy & fuel cost shocks · medium
Trade documents
  • Certificate of Origin (CoO)
  • Health Certificate (Aquatic Animal Health)
  • EU Import Notification (TRACES)
  • US FDA Prior Notice & Seafood HACCP
Reference markets
  • Frozen tilapia fillet (IQF, 150–200g) · China (Guangdong)
  • Frozen whole tilapia (gutted & scaled) · Indonesia (Jakarta)
  • Fresh tilapia (whole, farmed) · Egypt (Port Said)
Grading systems
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National and regional grading frameworks defining tradeable quality.
Producers
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Country-level production, share of global output, exporter/importer status.
Supply risks
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Active and seasonal supply-side risks — weather, disease, geopolitical, regulatory.
Documentation
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Required export and import documents per origin-destination corridor.