# FAO: Feed industry must meet expanding aquaculture demand ‘in a sustainable way’

> The FAO reports that global aquaculture output reached 214 million metric tons in 2020, driven by growth in Asia. It calls for a sustainable expansion of the sector and outlines a Blue Transformation roadmap targeting 35% growth in sustainable aquaculture by 2030.

- Date: 2022-08-02 · published 2022-08-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/40111-fao-feed-industry-must-meet-expanding-aquaculture-demand-in-a-sustainable-way
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Expanding aquaculture will steadily raise demand for fishmeal, fish oil and plant-based feed ingredients, supporting prices over the long run.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: bullish ▲
- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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## Sources

- agtechnavigator.com: https://www.agtechnavigator.com/Article/2022/08/02/fao-feed-industry-must-meet-expanding-aquaculture-demand-in-a-sustainable-way/

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