Building a World Class Sustainable Aquaculture Company in Africa, for Africa
At Afraqua, we are pioneering Africa’s Blue Revolution by transforming aquaculture into a key solution for sustainable food security as the population approaches 2.5 billion by 2050.
While Africa currently contributes less than 1% to global aquaculture, the continent is projected to account for 25% of the world’s population by 2050. Seafood demand in Africa is higher than the global average and maintaining supply will require a 74% increase in seafood output, much of which relies on unsustainable wild catch practices.
Our vision is showcased through our innovative, site-specific models of regenerative aquaculture. We employ pioneering approaches, such as Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture, which have never been implemented commercially, to address key sustainability challenges like reducing reliance on intensive aquatic feed.
At Afraqua, we recognise this urgent challenge and are committed to developing the infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth and secure Africa’s food future.
Founding Team
Our founding team is deeply experienced and driven by an ambitious vision for change. Our founders possess a diverse skill sets and extensive backgrounds in Africa, with proven expertise in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors.
The African aquaculture imperative and opportunity
By 2050, Africa will account for 25% of the global population. This will drive further growth in urbanization, expanding its middle class, and its protein demand.
Currently, seafood provides over 25% of Africa's animal protein, more so in West Africa, where fish are primarily sourced from wild catch. With demand potentially
tripling by 2050, addressing this gap is essential.
Since 1990, global aquaculture has met all increases in seafood demand. However, with 15% of the worlds population, Sub-Saharan Africa currently contributes less
than 1% to global aquaculture production. Developing sustainable domestic aquaculture becomes imperative as wild stocks decline and demand rises.
Africa represents a promising frontier for global aquaculture, with its abundant coastline, freshwater, tropical climate, and labour resources. To build this industry sustainably, Africa must leverage emerging aquaculture technologies and adopt circular, regenerative systems. Our multi-trophic production system will play a pivotal role in this transformation.
Sierra Leone
We selected Sierra Leone as a first location because of its superb natural attributes and the country’s pressing food security needs.