The Saudi Aquaculture Exhibition 2022 was a premier international trade event focusing on aquaculture, organic agriculture, and seafood industries. Hosted at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the exhibition took place on October 17, 2022, marking its fourth edition. Overseen by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the event coincided with the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition 2022, reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable food production and innovation.
Exhibits at the Saudi Aquaculture Exhibition 2022
The exhibition provided a platform for local and international companies to showcase cutting-edge products and services, including:
- Fish and seafood products
- Aquaculture logistics and feeding systems
- Marine cranes and advanced feeding solutions
- Aquaculture equipment, facilities, and supplies
- Specialized watercraft and fish pumps
- Automated sensors and surveillance technologies
- Hatchery systems, breeding, and genetics
- Transport solutions and aquaculture management programs
- Fish health services, vaccines, and biosecurity systems
- Filtration, oxygen production systems, and modern fish cages
These exhibits highlighted technological advancements shaping aquaculture, from hatchery innovation to digital monitoring systems.
Saudi Aquaculture Market
Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in developing its aquaculture sector. In 2017, the industry produced over 60,000 tons of shrimp, marine fish, and freshwater fish—double the output of 2016. The Kingdom implemented a strategy to expand production to 100,000 tons by 2020 and an ambitious 600,000 tons by 2030.
To achieve these goals, the government provides:
- Strategic aquaculture sites aligned with transport and logistics needs
- Environmental conditions that foster sustainable seafood farming
- Support for investment in aquaculture technologies and value chains
These measures aim to meet both national consumption demands and the growing international appetite for Saudi seafood exports, positioning the Kingdom as a global aquaculture hub.
Conclusion
The Saudi Aquaculture Exhibition 2022 played a vital role in connecting industry leaders, government entities, and global investors, creating opportunities to scale up Saudi aquaculture production. By showcasing innovations across the sector, the exhibition supported the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of food security, economic diversification, and sustainable growth in the aquaculture and organic agriculture sectors.
