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West Africa : the next frontier of global aquaculture
A market of 400 million consumers, protein demand doubling every 15 years, available coastal and inland areas, a regulatory framework under construction: everything converges.
Why invest in African aquaculture?
Strong fundamentals, fast-growing demand and an environment conducive to the development of high-impact projects.
A structural deficit to fill
West Africa massively imports its aquatic proteins despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Inelastic demand
Fish is central to West African diets: demand grows with demographics and urbanisation.
Competitive costs
Labour, land, abundant solar energy: the economic fundamentals are favourable.
A structuring institutional framework
The ANA in Senegal, RAFAQUA at regional level, COMHAFAT at Atlantic level: the institutions are in place.
Meet decision-makers and project developers
SIAq hosts a dedicated African Aquaculture Investment Forum, bringing together development funds, commercial banks, family offices and private operators around bankable projects, presented and defended by their promoters.
Discover the high-growth sectors, high-potential projects and opportunities available at SIAq 2026.
Become a SIAq 2026 partner
Join the partners giving African aquaculture the means to achieve its ambitions.
Deep blue
Principal partner
- Dominant logo on all materials
- Large premium stand offered
- Plenary keynote speech
- VIP access & official dinner
- Dedicated press mention
Reef
Major partner
- Logo on key materials
- Stand offered
- Panel discussion speaking slot
- VIP pass
- Social media visibility
Tide
Associate partner
- Logo on website & programme
- Discounted stand rate
- Exhibitor pass
- Grouped press mention
Coastline
Supporting partner
- Logo on website
- Programme mention
- B2B invitations
- Partner newsletter
