High-Value Aquaculture Investment in Sabah

High Growth Potential in Aquaculture

Malaysia has one of the highest seafood consumption rates in Southeast Asia, making aquaculture essential to bridging the gap between supply and demand. For investors looking at where to invest in aquaculture in Sabah, the state ranks as the top aquaculture producer in Malaysia and aims to increase production to 50 percent of total marine output.

Aquaculture Growth

Sabah is ranked as the highest aquaculture producer in Malaysia and second in marine fish landing. We are setting our sights on a grand ambition to increase aquaculture to 50% of total marine production.

Caged-Farm Fishing

In partnership with the Malaysian Department of Fisheries, caged farm fishing has burgeoned over the past two decades to be one of Sabah’s favoured aquaculture methods. Nestled along the sheltered coasts and estuaries of the East Coast, Sabah’s aquaculture industry now relies on caged farm fishing to meet escalating demand. Seabass, Golden Snapper, and Grouper are just a few of the highly sought-after fish breeds thriving within these caged farms.

Horticulture and Diverse Botanical Heritage

Sabah’s varied topography supports a wide variety of crops and floriculture, offering a robust agri investment Sabah Malaysia opportunity. The state has allocated two million acres for agriculture, providing ample space to expand crop production for sustainable horticulture products. Key crops include:

• Rice paddy, coconut, and pineapple.
• High-demand tropical fruits such as durian, mango, and pomelo.
• A diverse range of 1,050 plant types found at the Tenom Agriculture Park.

Designated Land

Sabah offers an ideal environment for the development of the horticulture sector, including accessible coastline and river systems throughout the state, all with ideal soil conditions.

With 2 million acres of land allocated for agriculture development, Sabah has room to grow its crops to meet growing demands for sustainable horticulture products.

Largest Seaweed-Producing State in Malaysia

Located within the Coral Triangle, Sabah’s coastlines spanning over 2,000km are ideal environments to enable the growth of various seaweed species.

High-Demand from Buyers & Processors

From F&B, to cosmetics and wellness, processed seaweed is an essential ingredient across various industries. To meet the high demand from buyers and processors, Euchema is the most cultivated seaweed variety grown in Sabah.

Aquaculture Industrial Zone

To support the cultivation of aquaculture, the Sabah government has gazetted 7,500 hectares for seaweed cultivation under the Aquaculture Industrial Zone (AIZ) in addition to the 800 hectares designated previously.

Projected Market Growth

As demand for plant-based products grows worldwide. seaweed-based products have been part of the rise in demand. By 2028, it is estimated that the seaweed market will be worth USD$23.2 billion.

40 Years+ Experience

Malaysia has been at the forefront of developing halal standards, attaining global recognition for our halal certification.

Designated Halal Industrial Parks and Agritech

For those considering a Sabah agritech investment, the state provides specialized industrial zones to enhance market access. The Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park and the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster are Halal-designated parks that allow tenants to receive expedited halal certification for their products. This infrastructure supports the growth of halal food processing and modern agritech solutions, ensuring that every Sabah agri-processing investment remains competitive in global markets.