Core Viewpoint - The number of aquaculture fishing vessels in China has been declining, with ownership dropping below 100,000 vessels in 2023 and further decreasing to 90,698 vessels in 2024, a reduction of 18,111 vessels compared to 2020. This decline is attributed to the government's policy shift towards reducing fishing vessels and the increasing preference for alternative aquaculture methods such as factory farming and cage farming [1][10]. Industry Overview - Aquaculture fishing vessels are essential tools for the production and management of aquatic products like fish, shrimp, shellfish, and algae. The industry is supported by a supply chain that includes raw materials such as steel, non-ferrous metals, composite materials, and core components like engines and gearboxes [2][4]. Industry Development Background - China is a leading country in aquaculture, holding the top position in global aquaculture production. The total aquaculture area in 2024 is projected to be 7,567.88 thousand hectares, a slight decrease of 0.74% year-on-year, while the aquaculture output is expected to reach 6,060.03 million tons, an increase of 4.31% [5]. Market Status - The total tonnage of aquaculture fishing vessels is on the rise, expected to reach 701,559 gross tons in 2024, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 48.4%. The trend indicates a shift towards larger vessels [10]. - The number of marine aquaculture fishing vessels is rebounding in 2024, reaching 66,282 vessels, which constitutes 73.1% of the total aquaculture fishing vessels in China, with a net increase of 1,664 vessels from 2023 [10]. Regional Distribution - As of 2024, the provinces of Fujian, Shandong, and Liaoning have over 10,000 aquaculture fishing vessels each, indicating a strong demand in coastal cities due to rich marine resources. Fujian leads with 27,223 vessels, accounting for 30.0% of the national total, followed by Shandong and Liaoning with 17,370 and 12,437 vessels, respectively [11][12]. - The top five regions by tonnage in 2024 are Shandong (244,648 gross tons), Fujian (179,072 gross tons), Liaoning (92,690 gross tons), Hebei (44,221 gross tons), and Jiangsu (35,291 gross tons) [13]. - Marine aquaculture fishing vessels are concentrated in Fujian, Shandong, and Liaoning, while inland aquaculture fishing vessels are predominantly found in Hunan, Jiangsu, and Jiangxi, with Hunan having 8,515 vessels, the only province exceeding 5,000 vessels [15][17].
研判2025!中国养殖渔船行业产业链、数量及地区分布分析:数量不断减少,大型化趋势明显[图]
Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-12-19 01:43