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Aquaculture in Union waters beats record with 179.6 thousand tons

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Briefings

In 2025, aquicultura in waters of the Union recorded its highest production volume since 2019, reaching 179,6 thousand tons, a 20.9% increase over the previous year. The activity generated R$ 1.47 billion in Value Added and employed 4,239 workers, with the Nile Tilapia contributing 168 thousand tons and the Southern Region leading production at 94.8 thousand tons. Approximately 79% of producers are male, and 24.1% have complete secondary education, according to Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture data.

Key points

• Aquicultura in waters of the Union reached 179,6 thousand tons in 2025, the highest volume since 2019.
• The Southern Region led national production with 94.8 thousand tons, while the Northern Region recorded only 712 tons.

Context

This finding represents the first major update on aquicultura output since 2019, highlighting the sector's growth and regional distribution. The data confirms the Southern Region's dominance and provides specific employment and education statistics for producers.

Limitations

Data covers only 2025 production volume and employment figures; regional breakdowns are limited to four regions with Northern Region data being very low. Producer education details are incomplete, with 26.64% of producers not reporting their schooling status.

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