Asian Aquafeed Production Surge Drives High Demand Strain (August 2026)

China reported a 17.4% year-over-year surge in first-half 2026 aquafeed production, reaching 11.1 million metric tons alongside expanding regional output in India. However, due to international marine ingredient shortages, Chinese fishmeal imports and domestic port inventories have steadily fallen. Feed manufacturers are relying heavily on local raw materials, high soybean meal inclusion (33.2%), and functional additives to manage growing biomass conversion needs.