10 World's Biggest Fish Oil Producing Countries

 

10 World's Biggest Fish Oil Producing Countries- According to FAO report in 2016, there are 10 world's biggest fish oil producing countries in 2002. These countries basically have huge production of fish oil. Fish oil basically is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish in fish species with oil (fats) in soft tissues and in the coelomic cavity around the gut. Some of these oily fish include Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna, Anchovies, Sardines, Herring. Nutritionally, fish oil is good for human’s health because it contains two omega-3s namely, fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain eicosanoids. 

Commonly, many people consumed fish oils because of its positive benefits. For healthy aspect, consuming fish oil can protect against heart disease, support good mental health, reduce the risk of certain cancers and inflammation. Statistically, there are some countries that had become the biggest producer of Fish Oils in the World. These data were obtained from FAO report entitled “Commodity Statistics Update Fishmeal and Fish oil”.

 

The Rank of 10 World's Biggest Fish Oil Producing Countries in 2002

 

Rank	Countries	Production of Fish Oil in 2002
		(thousand tons)
1	Peru	188.9
2	Chile	128.5
3	Denmark	102.6
4	The United States of America	95.6
5	Norway	66.3
6	Japan	64.5
7	India	64.2
8	Iceland	23.5
9	Spain	14.1
10	Mexico	11.4
Source : FAO, 2016

 

Brief Description of 10 World's Biggest Fish Oil Producing Countries

 

1.Peru 

Peru still becomes the world’s biggest fish oil producing countries. According to FAO, the production of Fish Oil from Peru reached 188.9 thousand tons in 2002. As one of the world’s biggest country producers of Fish Oil, Peru Exported its fish oil around $ 420 million in 2019. It makes peru the world’s largest exporter of Fish Oil. In Peru, Colpex, Marex and Tasa are some of the companies which produces the fish oils. Based on the exonomic partnets, Belgium, Canada, China, Chile, and Norway are some destination countries of fish oil from Peru.

2.Chile 

Chile is the 2^nd world’s biggest country producer of fish oil in 2002. Statistically, according to FAO, the production of Chile reached 128.5 thousand tons in 2002. In this country, there are some companies that has contributed to Chile Fish Oil industries. These companies include Golden Omega S.A., Trio S.A., Pesquera La Portada S.A, and Sociedad Pesquera Landes S.A. Based on OEC database, in 2020, because of huge production of fish oil, Chile can export of $192 million in fish oil to other countries.

3.Denmark       

Denmark is the 3^rd world’s biggest producer of fish oil in 2002. According to FAO report, the production of fish oil from Denmark reached 102.6 thousand tons. In 2020, Denmark exported $245 million in fish oil, and it makes Denmark as the 2^nd world’s largest exporter of fish oil. Furthermore, specifically, some destination country of Denmark’s fish oil are Norway, United Kingdom, Greece, Canada, and Netherlands.

4.The United States of America

The United States of America is the 4^th world’s biggest producer of fish oil in 2002. According to FAO Report, the production of fish oil from United States of America reached 95.6 thousand tons. Because of high consumption of fish oil in The United States, according to OEC, this country still imported the fish oil from Norway, China, Peru, Iceland, and Canada. In 2020, according to OEC, total import of fish oil to United States around $ 118 million. 

5.Norway          

Norway is the 5^th world’s biggest country producer of fish oil in 2002. According to FAO Report, the production of fish oil from Norway reached 66.3 thousand tons. In 2020, Norway exported $211 million in fish oil, making it the 3rd largest exporter of fish oil in the world with main destination country around Denmark, Turkey, United States, Greece, and United Kingdom.

6.Japan

Japan is the 6^th world’s biggest country producer of fish oil in 2002. According to FAO Report, the production of fish oil from Japan reached 64.5 thousand tons. In 2020, according OEC database, Japan exported $ 51.2 million in fish oil, with the main destination countries is around Chile, Netherlands, Switzerland, Vietnam, and South Korea.

7.India 

India is the 7^th biggest producer of fish oil in 2002. According to FAO Report, the production of fish oil from India reached 64.2 thousand tons.

8.Iceland

Iceland is the 8^th world’s biggest country producer of fish oil in 2002. Statistically, the production of fish oil from Iceland reached 23.5 thousand tons. In this country, there are company that has become the leader in fish oil industry. Lýsi is world’s leading Omega-3 producer from Iceland. In 2020, according to OEC, Iceland exported $99.9 million in fish oil, and it makes Iceland as one of largest exporter of fish oil in the world.

9.Spain              

Spain is the 9^th world’s biggest country producer of fish oil in 2002. Statistically, the production of fish oil from Spain reached 14.1 thousand tons. In 2020, according to OEC, Spain imported $ 38.3 million in fish oil with destination country around Norway, China, France, Morocco, and Mauritania.

10.Mexico         

Mexico is the 10^th world’s biggest country producer of fish oil in 2002. Statistically, the production of fish oil from Mexico reached 11.4 thousand tons. With huge production of fish oil in Mexico, this country can export its fish oil to the other countries 3 which is around Norway, Denmark, Canada, Chile, and United States.

 

Bibliography of 10 World's Biggest Fish Oil Producing Countries

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