Namibe: The fishing industry in Namibe produced 116,620 tons of various fish in 2025, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, 2024.

According to Angola Press News Agency, Piedade Goahe, the director of the provincial Fisheries and Sea office, attributed the decline in fish catches to climatic issues. In 2024, the region had produced 130,352 tons of fish. Horse mackerel emerged as the most frequently caught species in 2025, making up 25% of the total catch. Other species contributed 38%, while mackerel and grouper accounted for 24% and 13% of the catch, respectively.

Goahe stated that from the total fish caught during the analyzed period, 71,566 tons were allocated for direct consumption, representing 62% of the total. Additionally, 17,892 tons were designated for salting and drying, making up 15%, and 26,037 tons were intended for freezing, comprising 23%.

In terms of the fishing fleet, Goahe noted that in 2025, it consisted of 1,609 vessels, which included 44 industrial, 58 semi-industrial, and 1,507 artisanal boats. Furthermore, he highlighted that 381,315.07 kilograms of various fish were exported to China and Portugal. This included 308,500 kg of crab, 6,500 kg of crab paste, and 61,315.07 kg of octopus.