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Russia Remains Top Five in Aquatic Resource Production, Exports Up 20%
Russia maintained its position among the world's top five aquatic biological resource producers in 2025, with a catch of 7 million tons, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. Fish export revenue rose by nearly 20%, with supplies exceeding 2 million tons to over 100 countries. The industry aims to increase catch to 6 million tons by 2030.
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Russia has retained its place among the world's top five producers of aquatic biological resources, with a total catch of 7 million tons in 2025, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev. Speaking at an expanded meeting of the Federal Agency for Fisheries on April 8, Patrushev also reported a nearly 20% increase in revenue from fish product exports, with total supplies abroad surpassing 2 million tons.
Coverage Comparison
The reporting from TASS, the Russian state news agency, focused on two complementary aspects of the fishing industry's performance. One article emphasized the stability of production volumesaren, while the other highlighted the growth in export revenue. Both reports drew on statements made by Patrushev at the same event, presenting the figures as evidence of the industry's resilience in the face of external challenges. The tone in both pieces was positive, with one article quoting Patrushev describing Russia as a "reliable trading partner" for the more than 100 countries that receive its fish products.
Key Claims
Production Volume: Russia caught 7 million tons of aquatic biological resources in 2025, a figure slightly below the 2024 level due to natural factors, as stated by Patrushev. He asserted that this output fully meets domestic market needs and supports all export obligations.
Export Revenue Growth: Revenue from fish product exports increased by approximately 20% in 2025, with the volume of supplies abroad exceeding 2 million tons, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
Export Reach: Russian fish products are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide, Patrushev noted, attributing this to Russia's status as a reliable trading partner.
Salmon Catch Increase: Salmon catches grew by more than 40% in 2025, as reported by Patrushev.
Pollock Production Milestone: Pollock production exceeded 2 million tons by the end of 2025, which Patrushev described as the best figure in a quarter century.
Herring Record: Far Eastern fishermen caught nearly 600,000 tons of herring, a record in the history of the domestic fishery, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
Future Target: Patrushev mentioned an ambitious target of increasing the total catch to 6 million tons by 2030, emphasizing the need to explore new reserves through research expeditions, which have approached 1,000 per year.
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ClaimRussia increased export revenue from fish product supplies by 20% in 2025. Supplies of fish products abroad continued to develop, with their volume in 2025 exceeding 2 mln tons.