China continued to be the main producer of tilapia during 2009. Production is expanding worldwide, both in Asia and Latin America. Africa, even though tilapia is indigenous to the continent, is lagging behind. After the price hikes experienced in 2008, resulting from low Chinese production, prices moved downward in 2009, a very welcome development at this time of economic crisis. The present year might show further expansion of production, and a consolidation of prevailing price levels.
