Malaysia

Overview

According to GAPI’s country inclusion rule, Malaysia ranks as a major global producer of only one marine finfish species—barramundi. Of the four barramundi producing countries assessed, Malaysia receives the highest score (50), though the other major producing countries were not far behind (Australia, 47; Indonesia, 46; and Thailand, 41). It is important to note, however, that barramundi production only accounted for 31% of the total marine finfish production in Malaysia in 2007. Thus, Malaysia’s score may not be representative of its entire marine aquaculture industry.