The smoked salmon market in France

The market for smoked salmon involves the entire supply chain, from farmers to retailers, with Salmo salar (Atlantic salmon) as the main species. Production involves two smoking methods: cold smoking, in which the salmon is smoked at low temperatures after being filleted and salted, and

The French fish farming market is estimated at €260 million. Fish farming is a fast-growing global industry, with farmed fish accounting for 52% of the fish consumed by humans, a figure set to rise to 62% by 2030. Global fish production, largely dominated by Asia and China in particular, has increased, particularly in terms of value, with an annual average of 8%. Most of Asia's production takes place in freshwater, while Europe concentrates on marine species and Africa on brackish water species. France's imports of fish and aquaculture products far exceed its exports, resulting in a coverage rate of just 27.9%. Trends in the French fish farming market Fish farming accounts for 11% of French fish consumption. There are around 700 fish farms in France, focusing on fish such as trout and sea bass. French fish farming produces around 45,000 tons of fish. French households have a penchant for salmon and cod, which account for almost half of the country's fresh fish consumption. The fish pro

The French market for oysters is estimated at €500 million.