The current situation of aquaculture production volume and value is described. The apparent trends since 1988 are positive. In Portugal, aquaculture began to be regarded as an alternative method of production for human consumption when the Common Structural Policy was applied. Nevertheless, aquaculture does not represent more than 5 percent of the total catches in fisheries. Marine pelagic fish catches are dominated by sardine, horse-mackerel, tuna and tuna-like fish and mackerel. Marine aquaculture production increased since 1990 (especially due to seabass and seabream). In net weight, imports had an increasing trend since 1998. The same happened in landed weight since 1993, the Atlantic cod being the principal imported species. In net weight, exports decreased. Aquatic products per capita consumption since 1989 and consumption by type of product are presented. A table showing Portuguese food balance regarding fish products and other proteins of animal origin is constructed. We finish with some general information.