Facts and Figures: German Aquaculture under Pressure

Aquaculture farms in Germany are generally exposed to high competitive pressure from abroad; currently, around 80% of the fish and seafood consumed is imported. Compared to 2019, the number of aquaculture farms in Germany actually decreased by 9%.

Depending on the location and the cultivated fish species, however, aquaculture can certainly be carried out profitably in Germany. Typically, trout and carp-like fish are cultivated in Germany. In 2020 these two species already account for almost 85 % of German fish production (source: www.destatis.de, 2021).

The agri benchmark Fish network has therefore taken a closer look at some of its covered typical farms in Germany: What type of fish is cultivated? How high are the associated production costs? What is the mortality rate in rearing? What are the distribution channels? What are special conditions that characterize production? The answers to these and to many other questions are presented on clear factsheets, which are available for free download here.

Factsheet: Small-scale direct marketer in Baden-Wuerttemberg (DE-TRR-50)

Factsheet: Carp from traditional ponds in Upper Lausatia (DE-FCP-80)

Factsheet: Partial recirculating system in Baden-Wuerttemberg (DE-TRR-150)

Factsheet: Large-scale carp production in Upper Lusatia (DE-FCP-200)