Myanmar
Fish is one of the most important sources of animal protein and micronutrients in Myanmar with average consumption levels estimated to be 30 kg/person/year. However, with significant levels of malnutrition in the country, these figures are likely to hide a large diversity of consumption patterns.
The fisheries sector in Myanmar provides employment to 3.2 million people with inland and marine fisheries making up nearly 78 percent of Myanmar’s fish production. Aquaculture has grown significantly in the past decade, now responsible for 22 percent of annual fish production. The contribution of aquaculture to total fish consumption remains low compared to neighboring Thailand (80 percent) and Bangladesh (55 percent), indicating the relative importance of capture fisheries, and potential for future growth of the sector.