Tanzania: The Sh20bn Fish Paradox

Bagamoyo — Despite having a fisheries economy that is currently estimated at nearly $4 billion (Sh10 trillion) in value, Tanzania still imports fish valued at Sh20 billion annually.

The country produces a total of 336,821 tonnes of fish annually, which is lower than the demand of 731,000 tonnes. This translates into a shortage of 394,179 tonnes.

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