Fishing Industry Annual Report: Thailand, 1989

摘要

Thailand remains a major producer and exporter of fisheries products despiterapidly decreasing fish stocks resulting from over-exploitation and the loss of traditional fishing grounds through the proclamation of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). The value of Thai fisheries product exports reached $2 billion in 1989, a substantial increase over the 1988 value of $1.8 billion. Japan was the largest single export market, accounting for approximately 37 percent of Thailand's fisheries exports. The United States, accounting for approximately 24 percent of exports, was Thailand's second largest market for fisheries products, followed by the European Community with 22 percent. Exports of frozen shrimp and prawns overtook canned tuna in 1989 to become the largest export category for Thailand. Industry sources expect continued growth in Thai fisheries exports in 1991. In addition, Indonesia is expected to continue to give Thailand strong competition in both of its main product lines, canned tuna and frozen shrimp.