Catch of Akadir Port Declines by 20% Despite Moderate Improvement in Some Species
The fishing landings from coastal and traditional fishing at the port of Agadir have experienced a significant decline of 20% during the first two months of 2026, amounting to 2,707 tons compared to 3,394 tons in the same period last year, according to data from the National Fisheries Office.
Additionally, the commercial value of these products has fallen by 9%, totaling around 56 million dirhams, down from 61.61 million dirhams during the same period in 2025.
Breaking down the details, the volume of pelagic fish landed decreased by 26% in February, reaching 1,872 tons, with a value of approximately 9.39 million dirhams (an 11% decrease), compared to 10.5 million dirhams a year ago.
In contrast, white fish showed positive performance, with quantities rising by 14% to 504 tons, achieving a value nearing 19.1 million dirhams, despite a 13% drop in value compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, mollusks continued their downward trend, with landings dropping by 21% to 298 tons, valued at 25.2 million dirhams (a 26% decline), compared to 379 tons and 34.2 million dirhams last year.
On a national level, total landings from coastal and traditional fishing reached 55,153 tons by the end of February 2026, marking an 18% decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
Despite this decrease in quantities, the overall value of landings increased by 3%, exceeding 2.36 billion dirhams, up from 2.29 billion dirhams last year, reflecting a relative improvement in prices or the quality of marine products available in the market.
