Further (and more recent) trade statistics and marketing data and other features are available from the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA). Information is provided by OATA except where otherwise indicated. Please consider joining OATA (UK only). OATA is a non-profit making organisation.

How many aquariums are sold in the UK?
Research conducted by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA).

Number of pet fish in the UK
Research conducted by the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA).

Traded species
The number of species of fish entering trade in the UK.

UK market data
Number of households owning pet fish in ponds or aquaria.

Pet fish statistics
Results of surveys conducted by OATA with the aid of members in the UK.

 

European Union (EU) market information

 

Imports of ornamental marine fish into the UK and EU 1995
Marine trade data based on HM Customs statistics.

Industry statistics
The ornamental fish industries vital statistics in the EU. Who imports how much and from where? Where is the market increasing, and where is it contracting?

Countries exporting to the EU during 1999
Analysis of marine tropical and freshwater species data.

 

International market information

 

Ornamental marine fish imports
A comparision with the food fish industry.