Philippine Fisheries Profile

Question 1

In 2018, the Philippines ranked ___ among the top fish-producing countries in the world with its total production of ____ metric tons (MT) of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants (including seaweed).

Answer 1

8th; 4.35 million

Question 2

In terms of aquaculture production, the country ranked ___ in the world with 826.01 thousand MT or 1.01% share of the total global aquaculture production of 82.10 million MT.

Answer 2

11th

Question 3

The Philippines is also the world’s ___ largest producer of aquatic plants (including seaweed) having a total of 1.48 million MT or 4.56% of the total world production of 32.39 million MT

Answer 3

4th

Question 4

The fishing industry’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is ____ at both current and constant 2018 prices.

Answer 4

1.52%

Question 4

The fishing industry’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is ____ at both current and constant 2018 prices.

Answer 4

1.52%

Question 5

The total volume of fisheries production in the Philippines from January to December 2020 reached ___.

Answer 5

4.40 million metric tons

Question 6

BARMM

Answer 6

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao

Question 7

The three major export commodities combined for 68.22% (178,395 MT) of the total export volume (261,495.23 MT) and 69.57% (USD 699.2 million) of the total export value of USD 1.01 billion in 2020.

Answer 7

tuna, seaweed, shrimp/prawn