Cyprus in the world and in the EU
Cyprus is a minor EU-27 producer of fishery and aquaculture products.
| (1.000 tonnes) | World | EU-27 | Cyprus | % world | % EU-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catches | 91.681 | 3.555 | 1,2 | 0,001% | 0,03% |
| Aquaculture | 136.140 | 1.043 | 5,7 | 0,004% | 0,55% |
| Total | 227.821 | 4.598 | 6,9 | 0,003% | 0,15% |
Fishing fleet
| Vessels (2024) | Capacity (2024) | Power (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number: 821 | GT: 3.792 | KW: 40.156 | |
| TOTAL FTE: 737 (2023, SOURCE: JRC) | |||
| 0-11 m | 12-23 m | 24-39 m | >40 m |
| Jobs (FTE): 81% | Jobs (FTE): 17% | Jobs (FTE): 2% | Jobs (FTE): 0% |
Landings
Landings comprise the initial unloading of any fisheries products from on board a fishing vessel in a given Member State. They include aquatic plants and species not destined for human consumption. Landings are recorded in net weight and value, and concern landings made by vessels from EU Member States, Iceland, Norway and the UK. Landings data are reported in net weight and value.
Landings in Cyprus consist of fresh whole/gutted products entirely destined for human consumption.
There are 18 fishing ports registered in the country (source: EU Master Data Register, 03 December 2025).
Main commercial species landed and % of total
2023, million euros (nominal value) and 1.000 tonnes
Aquaculture
Aquaculture consists in the farming of aquatic (fresh or saltwater) organisms, such as fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture data are reported in live weight equivalent and value.
In Cyprus, in 2023, production occurred almost entirely in marine waters, mainly using cages and, in marginal percentage, in ponds. Negligible amounts of farmed production occurred in freshwater, in tanks and raceways.
Main commercial species farmed and % of total
2023, million euros (nominal value) and 1.000 tonnes
First sales
First sales concern the fish that is sold or registered at an auction center or to registered buyers or to producer organizations (PO). First sales may differ from landings since the former do not cover fish that is landed by vessels owned by processing companies or direct sales to processors.
In 2025, total first sales in Cyprus places of sale amounted to 562 tonnes and 2,6 million euros.
The top-3 places of sale covered 60% and 62% of total first sales, respectively in volume and value terms.
| Auctions | Volumes (tonnes) | Value (million euros) | Top-3 main commercial species (in value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limassol Old Port | 121 | 655.359 | Other marine fish, other seabream, albacore tuna |
| Latchi Port | 155 | 638.952 | Albacore tuna, other marine fish, other seabream |
| Paphos Port | 61 | 329.715 | Other marine fish, albacore tuna, other seabream |
Import
Main commercial species imported
and % of total imports
2024, million euros (nominal value)
Export
Main commercial species exported
and % of total exports
2024, million euros (nominal value)
Consumption
In 2023, apparent consumption was estimated at 28,16 kg per capita, a 1% increase compared with 2022. The most consumed species were salmon, skipjack tuna, gilthead seabream, squid and miscellaneous tuna (source: EUMOFA).
28,16 kg
per capita in live
weight equivalent
(2023, source: EUMOFA)
The country in EUMOFA
| Landings | Aquaculture |
Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat – Fishery. They are available on a yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. | Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat – Fishery and integrated with FAO data. They are available on a yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. |
| First sales | Wholesale |
Volumes and values are collected from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research on a monthly basis, and cover all species sold in Cypriot places of sale. Data are accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. | No data available |
| Import - Export | Processing |
Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat – COMEXT. Data concern trade flows of all fisheries and aquaculture products as recorded by national customs. They are available on a monthly and yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. | No data available |
| Consumption | |
| No data available |
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