Country | Area utilized (ha) | Production (t) | Potential sites (ha) |
Indonesia | 299 283 | 144 403 | 6 000 000 |
Khmer2 | 350 | 5 500 | 15 000 |
Malaysia | 91 343 | 54 498 | 375 000 |
Philippines | 176 000 | 100 400 | 493 600 |
Singapore | 789 | 917 | * |
Thailand | 216 792 | 128 500 | 4 187 000 |
Hong Kong | 1 500 | 2 776 | - |
Vietnam3 | 95 000 | 101 500 | 500 000 |
TOTAL | 881 057 | 538 494 | 11 570 600 |
* - No data available
1 - This is a preliminary evaluation from all available sources using
most recent data; data in some countries are incomplete or not
available. Latest data available from different countries used;
no definite year (1972–1974).
2 - Includes production of 1000 fish cage units. The potential sites
consist of mangrove only; freshwater areas very extensive.
3 - Includes production of 5000 units of fish cage. Potential areas
include mangrove only; freshwater sites very extensive.