Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan caught a total of 191.4 thousand tons of fish in 2024, according to the Statistics Agency.

The leader in fish production was Khorezm region, which accounted for 32.9 thousand tons, representing 17.2% of the total catch in the country.

Other regions with high production levels included Andijan (21.7 thousand tons), Samarkand (19.9 thousand tons), and Tashkent (19.1 thousand tons). At the bottom of the list are the regions with the smallest catches — Kashkadarya (4.4 thousand tons) and Bukhara (6.2 thousand tons).

Fish Catch by Region:

Khorezm region — 32.9 thousand tons

Andijan region — 21.7 thousand tons

Samarkand region — 19.9 thousand tons

Tashkent region — 19.1 thousand tons

Namangan region — 17.2 thousand tons

Jizzakh region — 16.3 thousand tons

Fergana region — 14.1 thousand tons

Republic of Karakalpakstan — 12.7 thousand tons

Syrdarya region — 10.6 thousand tons

Navoi region — 9.3 thousand tons

Surkhandarya region — 7.1 thousand tons

Bukhara region — 6.2 thousand tons

Kashkadarya region — 4.4 thousand tons

Experts note that the high fish catch in Khorezm is attributed to favorable natural conditions, a well-developed infrastructure for fisheries, and significant investments in the industry. The authorities continue to support the fishing industry, which contributes to its further development.