Fish and Aquaculture

Executive Summary

This sector fact sheet provides key trade and investment related statistics for the fish and aquaculture sector.
Specifically, it shows global trade including an analysis of top markets and products for South Africa and the
Western Cape. The key highlights in the fish and aquaculture sector are provided below:

o Global wild fish stocks remain under pressure and are being depleted at an unsustainable rate. The
promotion and growth of aquaculture will play an important role in meeting the demand that is being caused
by overexploitation of fish.

o In 2012, global fish trade was valued at ZAR778bn equating to a 13% increase from 2011.

o China was the largest export market in 2012, and accounting for 12% of world fish exports, with Japan being
the largest import market of fish, commanding a 14% share of all world fish imports.

o In 2012, South African exports increased marginally by 0.85%, while imports declined by 0.78% resulting in
South Africas 10
th
consecutive trade surplus.

o South Africa imported 25% of all its fish from India in 2012 while Spain was South Africas largest fish export
market in 2012.

o The top exported fish product from South Africa was frozen hake fillets and this was also the largest fish
export from the Western Cape in 2012.

o The Western Cape is the leading fish catchment and producing province in South Africa and accounted for
85% of all fish exports from the country

o In 2012, Western Cape fish exports and imports both declined by 0.32% and 3.55% respectively. Due to
the larger decrease in imports, the Western Cape improved its trade balance by 0.96%. The province has
consistently maintained a trade surplus in the period analysed.

o Europe was the Western Capes largest export destination commanding a 47.06% share of fish exports.

1. Sector Overview

1.1 Worldwide Production

Global capture fisheries and aquaculture totalled 148 million tonnes in 2010 and increased by 3.7% to 154 million
in 2011. Depicted in the graph below is fisheries catch production as well as aquaculture production between 1950
and 2030. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimates show that catch production will remain relatively
the same at around 90 million tonnes until the year 2030, while the production of aquaculture will soar to
approximately 120 million tonnes by 2030 from the 63.6 million tonnes in 2011.

Approximately 85% of total fisheries capture and aquaculture production is used for human consumption at 130.8
million tonnes in 2011. The rest of the production of fisheries capture and aquaculture (23.2 million tonnes) is used
for human uses.

The fishing industry consists of two components, namely wild capture fisheries and aquaculture.

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Wild capture

Wild capture fish includes commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries. The commercial fishing sector can
be broken down into highly industrialised, capital-intensive fisheries which operate in deep water and 'near-shore'
fisheries.

Aquaculture

Aquaculture, also known as fish or shellfish farming, refers to the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of plants and
animals in all types of water environments including ponds, rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Aquaculture produces
food fish, sport fish, bait fish, ornamental fish, crustaceans, molluscs, algae, sea vegetables, and fish eggs.

Source: FAO, 2014

2. Overview of the Fishing Industry in South Africa

The South African coastline covers more than 3,200 km, linking the east and west coasts of Africa. South Africas
shores are rich in biodiversity, with some 10,000 species of marine plants and animals having been recorded. The
productive waters of the west coast support a variety of commercially exploited marine life, including hake, anchovy,
sardine, horse mackerel, tuna, snoek, rock lobster and abalone. On the east coast, squid, linefish and a wide range
of intertidal resources provide an important source of food and livelihood for coastal communities

South Africa has a well-established fishery sector and is a net exporter of fishery products. However, most of South
African fisheries are considered to be fully used and high-value fisheries such as abalone, prawns and linefish are
largely overexploited.

The South African coast provides substantial opportunities for economic and social development. However, it is a
resource at risk from inappropriate developments, pollution, poaching and over-use. The Department of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries plans to look at the economic prospects for marine culture, namely the husbanding and
harvesting of sea plants for economic purposes. The Department plans to reduce the degradation of the marine
environment through policies that promote conservation and sustainable use of marine living resources. It also
plans to restore and maintain productive capacity and biodiversity of the marine environment and protect human
health. In 2011, South Africas commercial fishery industry was valued at about ZAR2bn annually and employs
roughly 27,000 people.

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2.1 Aquaculture

Aquaculture is relatively new in South Africa and is currently considered an underdeveloped sector (DAFF Sector
GDP Draft, 2010). Historically, aquaculture in South Africa focused on high value species such as abalone, mussels
and oysters, consequently the South African government has identified aquaculture as an area for expansion.

South Africas, production could grow from 3,543 tonnes (worth ZAR218m) to more than 90,000 tonnes (worth
ZAR2.4bn) over the next 10 to 20 years. The aquaculture industry will undoubtedly experience substantial regional
growth in the coming years, thus the challenges and lessons learnt globally about sustainable and responsible
aquaculture should be applied to new aquaculture ventures in Southern Africa.

The Western Cape had the highest number of operating aquaculture farms in 2010, with a total of 20 followed by
Eastern Cape with 9 farms, the Northern Cape with 3 farms and KwaZulu-Natal with 1 farm. South Africas total
production (excluding seaweed) in 2010 was 1,992 tons.

The Western Cape was the dominant province in terms of production and recorded a total of 1,776.34 tons. The
abalone sub-sector was the highest contributor to total production, making up 51% of the total production, followed
by mussels with 35,1% and oysters with 13,9%. The projected increase in demand for high-end fishery products
provides an opportunity for substantial increases in aquaculture production.

3. Trade

3.1 Global Trade in Fish

Global trade in fish increased steadily between 2003 and 2007, where trade in fish increased from ZAR357.42bn
in 2003 to ZAR473.9bn in 2007. In 2008, fish exports rose by 24% from 2007, this has been the largest increase
in fish exports to date. In 2011, a substantial increase (16% growth) in fish exports occurred and this trend
continued to 2012 with fish exports valued at ZAR778bn equating to a 13% increase from the previous year.


Source: TradeMap, 2014

China was the largest export market in 2012, exporting fish to the value of ZAR92.6bn and accounting for 12% of
world fish exports. China has been responsible for most of the increase in world per capita fish consumption, owing
to the substantial increase in its fish production, particularly from aquaculture. Norway (ZAR70.1bn) and the United
States (ZAR41.1bn) were the second and third largest export markets respectively. The top fish exports markets
were mainly European, Asian and America countries with South Africa ranked as the 41
st
largest export market.
Barring Vietnam, the top fish export markets all experienced positive export growth.

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Fish Trade (ZARbn) 357.4 338.7 365.3 421.9 473.9 585.5 584.0 596.9 691.2 778.0
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The largest import market of fish in 2012 was Japan (ZAR114bn) commanding a 14% share of all world fish imports.
Japans high demand for fish products is further demonstrated by a 17% increase in imports of the good. The
United States (ZAR109.2) was the second largest importer of fish and the country is a net importer of fish. With the
exception of Spain and Italy, imports by the top markets grew, with the United States (14% growth), Sweden (14%)
and China (12%) showing the largest increase in demand.

TOP 10 EXPORTING MARKETS FOR FISH, 2012 TOP 10 IMPORTING MARKETS FOR FISH, 2012
RANK MARKETS
VALUE
2012
(ZARbn)
%
GROWTH,
2011-2012
%
SHARE
2012
RANK MARKETS
VALUE
2012
(ZARbn)
%
GROWTH,
2011-2012
%
SHARE
2012
1 China 92.6 17.20% 11.90% 1 Japan 114.0 16.94% 14.11%
2 Norway 70.1 7.07% 9.01% 2 United States 109.2 13.70% 13.51%
3 United States 41.1 12.64% 5.28% 3 China 44.9 11.74% 5.55%
4 Vietnam 34.9 -1.79% 4.49% 4 Spain 43.2 -4.14% 5.35%
5 Canada 30.3 13.99% 3.90% 5 France 38.3 2.69% 4.73%
6 Chile 28.3 10.33% 3.64% 6 Italy 34.2 -3.11% 4.23%
7 India 26.8 16.23% 3.45% 7 Germany 32.9 5.21% 4.08%
8 Spain 23.5 6.28% 3.03% 8 Sweden 26.6 13.82% 3.29%
9 Netherlands 23.5 12.98% 3.02% 9 Korea, Republic of 26.3 7.23% 3.26%
10 Thailand 23.3 5.96% 2.99% 10 Hong Kong, China 25.5 16.85% 3.16%
TOTAL EXPORTS 778.0 12.55% 100.00% TOTAL IMPORTS 808.3 12.29% 100.00%
Source: TradeMap, 2014

3.2 South Africa Trade in Fish

Depicted in the graph below is South Africas trade in fish which is characterised by a period of decline (2003-
2006), peak (2008) and recovery and growth (2009-2012). Despite these fluctuations, South Africas exports have
continually exceeded its imports of fish. In 2012, exports (ZAR3.5bn) increased marginally by 0.85%, while imports
declined by 0.78% resulting in South Africas 10
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consecutive trade surplus.


Source: Quantec, 2014

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Trade Balance (ZARm) 2,403.5 2,107.3 2,000.9 1,759.9 2,406.9 2,910.5 2,407.5 2,542.9 2,463.6 2,501.7
Exports (ZARm) 2,736.8 2,522.3 2,551.0 2,432.7 3,220.6 3,779.5 3,241.5 3,306.4 3,525.4 3,555.2
Imports (ZARm) 333.3 415.1 550.0 672.8 813.7 869.0 834.1 763.5 1,061.8 1,053.6
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Spain (ZAR623.1m) was South Africas largest fish export market in 2012; although exports to Spain contracted by
0.31%, the nation imported 17.5% of all fish exports by South Africa. Hong Kong (ZAR488.9m) and Italy (ZAR478m)
were the largest markets after Spain and cumulatively imported 27.19% of South Africas catch. Angola was South
Africas largest and strongest growing African market, importing fish to the value of ZAR87.5m.

TOP 10 MARKETS FOR FISH EXPORTED BY SOUTH AFRICA, 2012
RANK COUNTRY
VALUE
2012
(ZARm)
%
GROWTH
2011-2012
%
SHARE
2012
1 Spain 623.1 -0.31% 17.52%
2 Hong Kong 488.9 14.69% 13.75%
3 Italy 478.0 -15.81% 13.44%
4 United States 227.5 17.18% 6.40%
5 Portugal 221.8 7.16% 6.24%
6 Australia 209.4 21.83% 5.89%
7 China 185.5 -31.83% 5.22%
8 Japan 136.7 -1.62% 3.84%
9 France 106.9 -17.71% 3.01%
10 Angola 87.5 26.83% 2.46%
TOTAL EXPORTS 3 555.2 0.85% 100.00%
Source: Quantec, 2014

South Africa imported 25% of all its fish from India (ZAR267.6m) in 2012, this was followed by imports from Norway
(ZAR134.2m) and China (ZAR101.7m), with Mozambique (ZAR46.6m) being South Africas largest African import
market. Spain, Falklands islands and Norway were the fastest growing import markets.

TOP 10 MARKETS FOR FISH IMPORTED BY SOUTH AFRICA, 2012
RANK COUNTRY
VALUE
2012
(ZARm)
%
GROWTH,
2011-2012
%
SHARE
2012
1 India 267.6 1.65% 25.40%
2 Norway 134.2 30.75% 12.74%
3 China 101.7 3.79% 9.65%
4 New Zealand 100.4 12.02% 9.53%
5 Argentina 56.3 -2.79% 5.34%
6 Spain 47.5 86.21% 4.51%
7 Mozambique 46.6 24.33% 4.42%
8 Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 25.6 70.73% 2.43%
9 Ecuador 24.8 -15.68% 2.35%
10 United States 23.5 -63.02% 2.23%
TOTAL IMPORTS 1053.55 -0.78% 100.00%
Source: Quantec, 2014

The top exported fish product from South Africa was fish fillets, fish meat, mince except liver, roe with an export
value of ZAR665.4m. Exports of this good accounted for 19% of all fish exports from South Africa. Exports of cuttle
fish, squid (frozen, dried, salted or in brine) was the second largest export at ZAR389.1m, followed by rock lobster
and other sea crawfish (not frozen) at ZAR318.1m.

South Africa imported frozen shrimps and prawns to the value of ZAR317.4m in 2012 with this being the Republics
top fish import. Cuttle fish, squid (frozen, dried, salted or in brine) (ZAR166.7) and frozen fish (ZAR119.1), were
South Africas second and third largest import products respectively.



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SOUTH AFRICAS TOP 10 EXPORTS BY PRODUCT, 2012 SOUTH AFRICAS TOP 10 IMPORTS BY PRODUCT, 2012
RANK PRODUCT
VALUE
2012
(ZARm)
%
GROWTH
20112012
RANK PRODUCT
VALUE
2012
(ZARm)
%
GROWTH
20112012
1
Fish fillets, fish meat, mince except
liver, roe
665.4 - 1 Other frozen shrimps and prawns 317.4 -
2
Cuttle fish, squid, frozen, dried,
salted or in brine
389.1 -14.00% 2
Cuttle fish, squid, frozen, dried, salted
or in brine
166.7 2.62%
3
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish
not frozen
318.1 13.82% 3 Frozen fish nes 119.1 -
4 Hake 271.3 - 4 Frozen cold water shrimps and prawns 52.7 -
5
Jack and horse mackerel (trachurus
spp.)
214.5 - 5 Fresh/chilled Pacific Salmon 43.2 -
6
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish,
frozen
211.2 25.53% 6
Frozen Atlantic salmon and Danube
salmon
38.8 -
7 Frozen fish nes 191.3 - 7 Hake 30.5 -
8 Hake 152.3 - 8
Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether
or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen -
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23.2 29.72%
9 Molluscs 152.2 - 9 Frozen Trout 21.2 -
10 Live, fresh or chilled 147.8 - 10
Fresh/Chilled Atlantic salmon and
Danube salmon
20.3 -
TOTAL EXPORTS 3555.2 0.85% TOTAL IMPORTS 1053.6 -0.78%
*nes (Not specifically specified)
Source: Quantec, 2014

3.3 Western Cape Trade in Fish

The Western Cape is the leading fish catchment and producing province in South Africa and accounted for 85% of
all fish exports from the country. This export dominance is the reason for the near identical trade trends with South
Africa. Fish trade hit its peak in 2008, with the province recording its largest trade surplus. In 2012, fish export and
imports both declined by 0.32% and 3.55% respectively, due to the larger decrease in imports, the Western Cape
improved its trade balance by 0.96%. The province has consistently maintained a trade surplus in the period
analysed.


Source: Quantec, 2014
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Exports (ZARm) 2,332.6 2,123.6 2,157.6 1,971.5 2,679.1 3,070.0 2,686.8 2,799.3 3,031.4 3,021.7
Imports (ZARm) 237.7 340.3 430.2 501.1 624.4 646.8 656.9 610.2 860.7 830.2
Trade Balance (ZARm) 2,095.0 1,783.4 1,727.4 1,470.5 2,054.6 2,423.2 2,029.9 2,189.1 2,170.7 2,191.5
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Spain was the Western Capes top export market, with an export value of ZAR523.2m, accounting for 17.32% of
fish export by the province. Hong Kong and Italy were ranked as the Western Capes second and third largest
export markets respectively. Cameroon (ZAR86.5m) was the Western Capes largest African export market,
although exports to the West African nation had declined by 29.33% in 2012. The provinces top 3 export markets
resemble those of the national markets, such is the make-up of the provinces dominant fish trade.

The Western Capes top import market in 2012 was India with ZAR221.42m worth of imports, this was followed by
New Zealand (ZAR98.1m) and Norway (ZAR94.4m). Most of the provinces imports were from the Americas and
Asia. Spain and the Falklands experienced the fastest import growth for the Western Cape.

WESTERN CAPE DESTINATION MARKETS EXPORTS OF FISH, 2012 WESTERN CAPE SOURCE MARKETS FOR IMPORTS OF FISH, 2012
RANK DESTINATION MARKETS
VALUE
2012
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GROWTH
2011 -2012
%
SHARE
2012
RANK SOURCE MARKETS
VALUE
2012
(ZARm)
%
GROWTH
2011-2012
%
SHARE
2012
1 Spain 523.2 3.44% 17.32% 1 India 221.4 2.92% 26.67%
2 Hong Kong 444.0 11.49% 14.69% 2 New Zealand 98.1 11.70% 11.82%
3 Italy 386.6 -18.46% 12.79% 3 Norway 94.4 38.77% 11.37%
4 Australia 204.2 22.10% 6.76% 4 China 82.6 -7.80% 9.95%
5 United States 194.3 17.76% 6.43% 5 Spain 47.5 87.84% 5.72%
6 Portugal 189.2 7.37% 6.26% 6 Argentina 46.3 2.12% 5.57%
7 China 178.0 -33.46% 5.89% 7 Falkland Islands 25.6 70.73% 3.08%
8 Japan 136.7 -0.65% 4.52% 8 Ecuador 23.8 -11.44% 2.87%
9 France 106.7 -17.77% 3.53% 9 United States 22.0 -60.82% 2.65%
10 Cameroon 86.5 -29.33% 2.86% 10 Chile 20 29.67% 2.41%
TOTAL EXPORTS 3021.7 -0.32% 100.00% TOTAL IMPORTS 830.2 -3.55% 100.00%
Source: Quantec, 2014

The graph below depict the Western Cape export markets by continents. The following was observed of the export
markets:
Africa (8.39% export share, 0.16% growth in 2012)
Americas (6.71%, export Share, 16.80% growth in 2012)
Asia (30.55% export Share, 1.12% growth in 2012)
Europe (47.06% export share, -6.24% growth in 2012)
Oceania (7.28% export share, 23.76% growth in 2012)

Source: Quantec, 2014
Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania
Exports (ZARm) 252.9 202.4 921.1 1418.7 219.5
% SHARE 8.39% 6.71% 30.55% 47.06% 7.28%
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The table below shows the Western Capes traded products of fish in 2012. Fish fillets, fish meat, mince except
liver, roe was the Western Capes largest export of fish in 2012, valued at ZAR660.6m. Rock lobster and other sea
crawfish (not frozen) (ZAR316.3m) and hake (ZAR241m) were ranked second and third respectively. Both variants
of rock lobsters (frozen/unfrozen) experienced positive export growth exceeding 13%.

The list below details the provincial and national export shares of the respective fish product exports:
Fish fillets, fish meat, mince except liver, roe (21.9% of Western Cape exports, 19% of national exports)
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish not frozen (10.5% Western Cape exports, 9% of national exports)
Hake (7.8% Western Cape exports, 7% of national exports)
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish, frozen (6.8%, Western Cape exports, 6% of national exports)
Jack and horse mackerel (6.4%, Western Cape exports, 5% of national exports)

Other shrimps and prawns (ZAR259m) were the provinces largest fish import. Cuttlefish, squid, frozen, dried, salted
or in brine (ZAR162.6m) and frozen fish (ZAR107.3), which are also exported by the province were the second and
third largest imports respectively.

WESTERN CAPES TOP 10 EXPORTS BY PRODUCT, 2012 WESTERN CAPES TOP 10 IMPORTS BY PRODUCT, 2012
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2012
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GROWTH
2011-2012
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2012
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%
GROWTH
2011-2012
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liver, roe
660.6 - 1 Other frozen shrimps and prawns 259.6 -
2
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish
not frozen
316.6 13.46% 2
Cuttlefish, squid, frozen, dried,
salted or in brine
162.6 0.42%
3 Hake 235.2 - 3 Frozen fish 107.3 -
4
Rock lobster and other sea crawfish,
frozen
206.7 28.88% 4 Fresh or chilled, Pacific salmon 39.7 -
5
Jack and horse mackerel (trachurus
spp.)
194.5 - 5
Frozen cold-water shrimps and
prawns
39.5 -
6
Cuttle fish, squid, frozen, dried, salted
or in brine
191.2 -21.02% 6
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salmon
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Fish fillets and other fish meat
(whether or not minced), fresh,
chilled or frozen - other
21.9 52.29%
8 Molluscs 144.8 - 8 Hake 20.7 -
9 Lobsters (Homarus), not frozen 141.3 -28.00% 9
Frozen fish of the family
Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae,
Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae
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10 Abalone : Live, fresh or chilled 121.6 - 10 Frozen Trout 16.0 -
TOTAL EXPORTS 3021.7 -0.32% TOTAL IMPORTS 830.2 -3.55%
*nes-not specifically stated
Source: Quantec, 2014

4. Aquaculture Incentives

Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP) by the department of trade and Industry

The Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Programme (ADEP) is an incentive programme available to
South African registered entities engaged in primary, secondary and ancillary aquaculture activities in both marine
and freshwater classified under SIC 132 (fish hatcheries and fish farms) and SIC 301 and 3012 (production,
processing and preserving of aquaculture fish). The grant is provided directly to approve applications for new,
upgrading or expansion projects.

The programme offers a reimbursable cost-sharing grant of up to a maximum of ZAR40m qualifying costs in
machinery and equipment; bulk infrastructure; owned land and/or buildings; leasehold improvements; and
competitiveness improvement activities as outlined in section 8 of the ADEP guidelines.



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Objectives
The objective of the ADEP is to stimulate investment in the aquaculture sector with the intention to:
Increase production;
Sustain and create jobs;
Encourage geographical spread; and
Broaden participation.

Benefits
The ADEP offers a reimbursable cost-sharing grant of up to a maximum of ZAR40m qualifying costs in:
Machinery and equipment(owned or capitalised financial lease);
Bulk infrastructure;
Owned land and/or buildings;
Leasehold improvements;
Competitiveness improvement activities and
Commercial vehicles and work boats (owned or capitalised financial lease).

Eligible Enterprises
Primary Aquaculture Operations
o Brood stock operations;
o Seed production operations;
o Juvenile (spat, fry, fingerling) operations, including hatchery and nursery facilities;
o On-growing operations, including but not limited to rafts, net closures, net pens, cages, tanks
raceways and ponds.

Secondary Aquaculture Operations
o Primary processing for aquaculture (post-harvest handling, eviscerating, packing, quick
freezing);
o Secondary processing for aquaculture (filleting, portioning, packaging);
o Tertiary processing for aquaculture (value adding: such as curing, brining, smoking, further value
adding such as terrines, roulades, pates, paters);
o Waste stream handling for aquaculture (extraction of fish oils, protein beneficiation, organic
fertilizers, pet feeds, animal feeds).

Ancillary Aquaculture Operations
o Aquaculture feed manufacturing operations; research and development projects related to
aquaculture; privately-owned aquaculture veterinary services


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5. Western Cape Fishing and Aquaculture Companies
Below is a list of fishing and aquaculture companies that are based in the Western Cape

WESTERN CAPE AQUACULTURE COMPANIES

SOUTH AFRICAN FISHING COMPANIES
COMPANY NAME TELEPHONE

COMPANY NAME TELEPHONE
Deep Blue Aqua (021) 856 2031

Lucky Star (021) 415 8600
Rivendell Hatchery 082 575 9781

Saldanha Group (021) 425 8055
Aquaculture (021) 555 0293

Ocean king (011) 462 3799
Atlas sea farms (pty) ltd (022) 714 1285

Sea harvest corporation (pty) limited (021) 468 7900
HIK Abalone Farm (028) 313 1055

Premier Fishing SA (Pty) Ltd (021) 427 1400
Abagold (028) 313 0253

Viking fishing group (021) 419 4140/1/2
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I&J (021) 440 7800
Marine Growers (028) 384 1162

Pioneer fishing (021) 4215 326
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Impala Fishing (Pty) Ltd (021) 706 2858/60
Pure Ocean Aquaculture (021) 431 1000

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Combined Fishing Enterprises (CFE) (021) 510 7924
Dewdale Trout Fishery (021) 876 2755

Hartbeespoort fisheries (012) 259 1231

Jonkershoek fish hatchery (021) 808 3961


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