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Fish ConsumptionFish ConsumptionFish Consumptionincreased incomes in these countries would lead to increased consumption and importsof FFP. This is supported by consumption patterns of fish by the three blocks ofcountries. Figures 3 and 4 divulge that per capita consumption of fish has beenincreasing on an annual basis in the US, CARICOM and EU blocks over the last three<strong>de</strong>ca<strong>de</strong>s. The increase has been more consistent in the US market.403530USA- Fish consumption quantity(kg/capita/yr) (Kg)350300250European Union- Fish consumptionquantity (kg/capita/yr) (Kg)2520020151501010055001970 1980 1990 2000Deca<strong>de</strong>s01970 1980 1990 2000Deca<strong>de</strong>s(a)(b)Figure 3- US and EU Per capita consumption of fishCARICOM- Fish consumption quantity (kg/capita/yr) (Kg)2652602552502452402352302252201970 1980 1990 2000Deca<strong>de</strong>sSource: author‟s calculation based on data obtained from the FAO Fishery databaseFigure 4- CARICOM per capita consumption of fish16

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