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PANG-SR-2023-003
Fisheries Production in Panqasinan increased by 2.09 percent
The total fisheries production of Pangasinan in the first quarter of 2022 was estimated at 24,176.15 metric tons, a 2.09 percent increase from 23,682.22 metric tons in the same quarter of 2021.
The volume of fisheries production increased, as evidenced by increases in its three subsectors: commercial, municipal, and aquaculture (see Table 1).
Commercial fisheries' volume of production for the first quarter of 2022 was 382.15 metric tons, a significant increase of 46.52 percent from 260.82 metric tons last year in the same quarter.
Meanwhile, harvest from municipal fisheries recorded 2,968.28 metric tons. The volume of production is higher than 2,887.83 metric tons last year, posting a 2.79 percent growth. Of this volume of production, marine municipal and inland fisheries accounted for 90.51 percent and 9.49 percent, respectively. With an estimate of 2,686.63 metric tons, marine municipal showed a 2.18 percent increase in volume of production from last year's first quarter. On the other hand, production of inland municipal was estimated at 281.65 metric tons, reflecting an 8.90 percent increase.
Aquaculture fisheries production was estimated to be 20,825.72 metric tons, accounting for the highest volume of production among the province's three subsectors. The subsector's volume of production registered an increase of 1.42 percent from its record of 20,533.57 metric tons in the same quarter a year ago.
Of the province's total fisheries production, commercial fisheries accounted 12.28 percent. Municipal fisheries, including inland and marine, shared 1.58 percent, while aquaculture production contributed 86.14 percent (see Figure 1).
Commercial Fisheries production grew by 46.52 percent
The volume of commercial fishing production in the province totaled 382.15 metric tons in the first quarter of 2022, a 46.52 percent increase compared to the same quarter of 2021 (see Table 2).
This significant increase was primarily attributed to increases in the volume of production in Acetes (Alamang), Frigate Tuna (Tulingan), Hairtail (Espada), Siganid (Samaral), Skipjack (Gulyasan), Slipmouth (Sapsap), and Threadfin Bream (Bisugo). With an estimate of 146.84 metric tons, Roundscad (Galunggong) reflected the highest production in commercial fisheries, increasing from 19.67 metric tons last year. This is followed by production of Skipjack (Gulyasan) and Frigate tuna (Tulingan) with estimates of 15.58 and 24.24 metric tons, respectively.
Meanwhile, 17 out of 32 species showed a decline in production. Big-eyed scad (Matangbaka) showed the highest contraction among other commercial fisheries, declining from 14.73 metric tons to 8.16 metric tons.
Marine Municipal Fisheries production expanded by 2.18 percent
Compared to the same quarter last year, the province's marine municipal fisheries production went up by 218 percent, which is equivalent to 57.43 more metric tons (see Table 3).
This increase is contributed by the highest production in Squid (Pusit), Skipjack (Gulyasan), Cavalla (Talakitok), Siganid (Samaral), and Grouper (Lapu-lapu). Meanwhile, Indian mackerel (Alumahan), fimbriated sardines (Tunsoy), Caesio (Dalagang-bukid), Bali sardinella (Tamban), and threadfin bream (Bisugo) had the lowest volume of production among marine municipal fisheries. Only 8 out of 27 marine municipal species showed contraction in the first quarter of 2022.
Inland Municipal Fisheries production increased by 8.90 percent
The province's marine municipal fisheries production increased by 8.90 percent, or 57.43 more metric tons, compared to the same quarter last year (see Table 3).
The highest production of Tilapia, Milkfish (Bangus), Mullet (Kapak), and Blue crab (Alimasag) attributed to this increase. The marine municipal fisheries with the lowest production volume were Gourami, Tiger prawn (Sugpo), Eel (Igat), Freshwater clams (Tulya), and Mudfish (Dalag). Fifteen out of twenty-seven inland municipal species saw production declines in the first quarter of 2022.
Aquaculture production increased by 1.42 percent
In the first quarter of 2022, the province's aquaculture volume of production reached 20,825.72 metric tons, which recorded a growth of 1.42 percent compared to the same period in 2021.
The increased production of aquaculture was primarily due to high productions of Marine Cage — Milkfish, Brackishwater Fishpond — Milkfish, Freshwater Fishpond — Tilapia, Marine Pen — Milkfish, Brackishwater Fishpond — Tiger prawn, and Oyster.
Brackishwater Fishpond - White shrimp, SFR — Catfish, and FF — Catfish had the least volume of production in the first quarter of 2022.
SGD. EDGAR M. NORBERTE
Chief Statistical Specialist
