Why Tilapia?

Tilapia trade 3rd in volume worldwide (carp and salmon are #1 and #2)

Tilapia enjoys the widest demand with no religious/cultural concerns or issues

Tilapia is the fastest growing imported fish in the U.S.

According to Restaurant Magazine, "Tilapia is the #2 fish on U.S. restaurant menus and has gown more than 50% in each of the last 3 years"

The U.S. is the wealthiest market for export

The European Union is also a lucrative export market for tilapia

Although SAS can be utilized for many types of seafood production we recommend tilapia. Tilapia is a hardy, versatile white fish with a remarkable appeal to consumers all over the world.

U.S. and European demand for tilapia is steadily increasing and the market for value-added products such as frozen fillets and prepared/prepackaged foods is growing even faster. In addition, the market price for tilapia has been stable or increasing over the last several years as compared to other fish. Market prices for salmon, for example, have declined more than 50% in the last few years.