The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) said Wednesday regional fish ports (RFP) reported strong numbers, hitting 126,903.94 metric tons (MT) of fish and other fishery products unloaded in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The final quarter figures represented a slight dip from the 129,227.50 MT unloaded in the third quarter of 2024.
PFDA said the fourth-quarter performance equated to an average daily unloading volume of 1,379.39 MT, supplying continued demand for the nation’s vital seafood supply.
When it comes to ice production, the PFDA RFPs produced 9.75 million metric tons of ice in the fourth quarter, up 4.38 percent from 9.34 million MT in the previous quarter.
The ports also processed 412.16 MT of fishery and non-fishery products, an 86.4-percent rise from the 221.10 MT processed in the third quarter.
“Despite the challenges of 2024, our ports have continued to deliver, ensuring that fishery products are handled efficiently and that our clients’ needs are met. This performance underscores the hard work of our team and the trust our stakeholders have placed in us,” said PFDA.
PFDA said on the client-facing front, its RFPs served 9,585 clients in the last quarter of 2024, a strong indication of their vital role in the fishery supply chain.
The ports also welcomed 18,391 vessels between October and December, slightly down from 19,687 in the third quarter, but still a robust figure given the seasonal fluctuations.
PFDA said it aims to build on the successes of 2024, ensuring that its services continue to meet the growing needs of the fisheries sector in the coming year.
