Aquaculture

NACE v2.1 Code: A03.2

About aquaculture

NACE code 03.2 covers the industry of aquaculture, which is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic plants. This industry plays a crucial role in meeting the global demand for seafood and other aquatic products, complementing the capture of wild stocks. Aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector, contributing significantly to food security, economic development, and the livelihoods of many communities worldwide.

Production process

The main production techniques used in aquaculture involve the controlled cultivation and harvesting of aquatic species. This typically includes the stocking of water bodies, such as ponds, tanks, or cages, with young aquatic organisms, which are then fed and cared for until they reach a marketable size. Depending on the species, various methods may be employed, such as extensive, semi-intensive, or intensive farming systems, as well as techniques like polyculture and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture.

Production inputs

The aquaculture industry requires a range of inputs to support its production processes. Key inputs include aquatic organisms (e.g., fish eggs, larvae, or juveniles), feed (such as formulated feeds, algae, or other natural food sources), water (both freshwater and saltwater), and specialized equipment (e.g., tanks, ponds, cages, aerators, and water treatment systems). Additionally, the industry relies on various services, such as veterinary care, transportation, and processing facilities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the aquaculture industry are a diverse range of aquatic products, including finfish (e.g., salmon, tilapia, catfish), crustaceans (e.g., shrimp, lobster), molluscs (e.g., oysters, mussels), and aquatic plants (e.g., seaweed). These outputs are consumed by various other industries, such as 10.2 Seafood processing, 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco, and 56.1 Restaurants and mobile food service activities.

Revisions to 03.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 03.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (03.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 03.2.

Older versions

Family tree for aquaculture

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A'>A: AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/03'>03: Fishing and aquaculture</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/03/2'>03.2: Aquaculture</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/03/1'>03.1: Fishing</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/03/3'>03.3: Support activities for fishing and aquaculture</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/03/21'>03.21: Marine aquaculture</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/A/03/22'>03.22: Freshwater aquaculture</a>"]


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