Global Seafood Market Scenario and Opportunity for Bangladesh

The global seafood market, valued at USD 153.3 billion in 2022 and projected to grow to USD 173.5 billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 2.05%, is predominantly steered by Asia Pacific, holding a commanding 64% market share. This sector’s evolution, propelled by technological strides and evolving consumer preferences, necessitates an amplified focus on knowledge, skills, and R&D, particularly in sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and innovative processing methods. Bangladesh’s fish and fishery products exports in 2020-21 were 482.19 million US dollars. Bangladesh is developing a sustainable and technology-based industry to mark Bangladesh as the next investment hub for the industry.

Session Objectives:

 

  • Exploring the Seafood Industry Landscape: Unveil the global seafood market’s current status, emphasizing its market size, regional dynamics, and growth potential.
  • Showcasing Regulatory Changes: Highlight the evolving regulatory framework impacting the seafood industry worldwide, emphasizing compliance challenges and adaptations.
  • Spotlighting Investment Prospects: Illuminate investment avenues within the seafood sector, emphasizing emerging markets and promising investment opportunities.
  • Advancements in Knowledge and Innovation: Discuss progress in knowledge, skill development, and R&D initiatives fueling innovation within the seafood industry.
  • Identifying Transformational Trends: Deliberate on sustainable practices, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences that shape the future of the global seafood market.

Schedule

02:30 PM to 02:55 PM

Guest Arrival and Networking

Location: Media Bazar Foyer

2:55 - 3:00

Safety Briefing

03:00 PM to 03:05 PM

Welcome Speech and Panel Introduction by Moderetor

03:05 PM to 03:15 PM
Speech by Session Chair

Rear Admiral (Retd.) Md. Khurshed Alam, BN

Speech by Session Chair

03:15 PM to 03:45 PM
Virtual Presentation on Global Seafood Market Scenario highlighting market size, position, regulation, investment, transformation (knowledge, skill and R&D)

Willem Vander Pijl

Virtual Presentation on Global Seafood Market Scenario highlighting market size, position, regulation, investment, transformation (knowledge, skill and R&D)

03:45PM to 04:00 PM
Speech and Graphical Presentation on Present Status of Bangladesh Seafood in the Global Market

Enam Chowdhury

Speech and Graphical Presentation on Present Status of Bangladesh Seafood in the Global Market

04:00 PM to 04:15 PM
Keynote Presentation on Positioning Bangladesh Seafood in the Global Market: Opportunities and way-forward strategies

Heiko Lenk

Keynote Presentation on Positioning Bangladesh Seafood in the Global Market: Opportunities and way-forward strategies

04:15 PM to 04:30 PM

Tea Break and Networking

Location: Media Bazar Foyer

04:30 PM to 04:45 PM

Keynote Presentation on Government Initiative for the growth of seafood sector in Bangladesh

04:45 PM to 05:00 PM

Experience sharing of other asian countries highlighting domestication, production, technology and product diversification by industry leader

05:00 PM to 05:30 PM

Q & A

05:30 PM to 05:35 PM
Closing Remarks and Session Notes

Syed Md. Alamgir

Closing Remarks and Session Notes

Speaker

Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay

Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia

Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay

Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia

Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay

Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia

Dr. Shatadru Chattopadhyay

Managing Director, Solidaridad Network Asia