This case study provides an overview of the fisheries and aquaculture sector in Indonesia, focusing on production, management, trade flows, EU–Indonesia seafood trade and domestic consumption. As one of the world’s largest aquatic food producers, Indonesia combines a major capture fisheries sector with rapidly expanding aquaculture and a strong export orientation.
In 2024, Indonesian capture fisheries reached around 7,8 million tonnes, up 17% compared with 2015. Production is dominated by marine species, particularly miscellaneous coastal and pelagic fish, as well as tuna and tuna-like species. Around 71% of catches originated from the Western Central Pacific and 23% from the Eastern Indian Ocean.
Aquaculture also expanded significantly, increasing from 4,4 million tonnes in 2015 to 5,9 million tonnes in 2024. Nile tilapia and North African catfish were the main species by volume, while whiteleg shrimp remained the most important high-value aquaculture product, accounting for 27% of total aquaculture value in 2024.
Indonesia is a major exporter of fishery and aquaculture products. Export volume increased from 1,3 million tonnes in 2022 to around 1,5 million tonnes in 2025, while export value reached 5,45 billion euros. Shrimp remained the leading product in value terms, alongside tuna, cephalopods, other marine fish and seaweed. Asia was the main destination region by volume, while North America represented the most important premium market in value terms.
EU imports from Indonesia also increased, reaching 67.126 tonnes and 371 million euros in 2025. Tuna, octopus and shrimp were the main products imported by the EU, with processed and ready-to-use products gaining importance. Over the 2015–2025 period, EU imports from Indonesia increased by 41%, reflecting growing demand for Indonesian seafood on the EU market.
Seafood consumption in Indonesia remains high and increased moderately from 38,27 kg per capita in 2015 to 40,42 kg in 2023. Freshwater and pelagic fish increasingly dominate consumption, reflecting the importance of widely available and reliable sources of fish in the domestic market.