“中国罗非鱼之都”广东茂名罗非鱼出口同比增逾两成

Core Insights - The city of Maoming has reported a strong growth in tilapia production and exports in the first half of the year, with a production volume of 144,800 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.12% [1] - The export volume of tilapia and its products reached 49,000 tons, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 28.7%, with the total export value increasing by over 20% [1] Group 1: Production and Export Statistics - Maoming is recognized as the "Tilapia Capital of China," with a tilapia farming history dating back to the late 1950s [1] - The city has become the largest freshwater tilapia production base globally, with a farming area exceeding 260,000 acres and an annual production capacity of approximately 280,000 tons, accounting for one-seventh of China's total [1] - The annual export volume exceeds 100,000 tons, with an export value surpassing 2.4 billion RMB [1] Group 2: Industry Development and Infrastructure - To meet the raw material demands of tilapia processing and export companies, Maoming has increased the area of tilapia farming to nearly 190,000 acres and established two provincial-level agricultural product export demonstration bases [2] - Products such as tilapia fillets and frozen fish are exported to over 20 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, Canada, and Africa [2]