Safi port sees 24 percent surge in coastal and artisanal fish lndings in H1 2025

Safi Port Boasts Record Fish Catch, Value Soars

Coastal and artisanal landings at the port of Safi experienced a significant surge in the first half of 2025. Total landings reached 22,127 tonnes, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This boost translates into a substantial rise in revenue, with the commercial value of catches jumping by 36 percent to 165.58 million dirhams, up from 121.79 million dirhams in 2024.

Pelagic Fish Drive Growth:

The surge in landings is largely attributed to the success of pelagic fish fishing. Landings increased by 24 percent to 20,934 tonnes, generating revenues of 77.7 million dirhams. Cephalopod catches also saw a substantial increase, rising 36 percent to 690 tonnes and generating 59.56 million dirhams. White fish landings remained steady at 488 tonnes, while crustacean catches dropped sharply by 73 percent to just 14 tonnes.

National Trends:

While Safi port celebrates its success, overall national artisanal and coastal fish landings experienced a decline of 17 percent year-on-year, reaching 391,353 tonnes. Despite this drop, the total commercial value of these catches held steady at over 4.81 billion dirhams.