3rStrategyENG

Research on fish breeding sub-sector and development perspectives in RA

Client: Fund for Rural Economic Development of Armenia (FREDA)

The project involved conducting a comprehensive survey and analysis of farmed fresh fish production and processing facilities across Armenia, including Yerevan, and in each marz individually. The objective was to assess the current state of the fish breeding sub-sector and identify strategies to enhance its efficiency and competitiveness in international markets.

Primary data was collected from over 140 stakeholders within the farmed fish value chain across all regions of Armenia. These included fish farms, processing factories, exporting and importing companies, retail chain representatives, input suppliers for fish breeding, and industry experts.

The analysis provided insights into the challenges and opportunities in the sector and proposed actionable recommendations for its development.