The fish and seafood sector

The Catalan fishing fleet operates mainly in coastal waters, and has adapted to the regulations on regulated species of the Mediterranean fishing grounds, which arose from the need to preserve marine resources in light of overfishing. 

In recent years, catches have decreased while turnover has increased, a figure showing that fishery products are becoming luxury items and, consequently, maximum quality is demanded. In 2022, catches reached 21,500 tonnes. 

Furthermore, in recent years there has been an increase in marine farming as a necessary complement to traditional fishing. For this reason, the aquaculture sector has developed in Catalonia, with new farming techniques adapted to our coastline and an abundant variety of mollusks, fish, and crustaceans. Moreover, inland fish farms for trout, oysters, and mussels have been set up in Catalonia. Aquaculture production totals 8,417 tonnes.