Estimates of U. S. aquaculture production are based on data (in millions) released by NOAA Fisheries Service. Finfish species include baitfish, catfish, salmon, striped bass, tilapia, and trout. The species included under shellfish are clams, crawfish, mussels, oysters, and shrimp. Miscellaneous species include ornamental fish, alligators, algae, aquatic plants, eels, scallops, and others.
Source of raw data: NOAA Fisheries.
Legend: $/pound1 = farm-gate values ($/yr) / total production (lb/yr); $/pound2 = $/pound1 / CPI.
GROWING US SALMON AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY
This presentation shows the overall salmon farm production trends and farmgate values in the U.S. Salmon aquaculture data are available from 1983 to 2019. Values beyond 2019 are predicted using econometric models developed by Dr. Posadas. https://youtu.be/XVrzwxIpCXo.