Band 6+: The charts below show the different forms in which fish were sold in 1950 and 1985. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts compare the distribution of different forms in which fish were sold between 1950 and 1985.

Overall, it is evident that fresh fish and animal meal accounted for largest proportion, although their share increased and decreased over time. Meanwhile, canned fish experienced a noticeable change, whereas remaining categories underwent relatively minor fluctuations.

In 1950, total 21,000,000 tonnes takes place. Fresh fish accounted for 50%, making it by far the most significant segment. This was followed by cured fish, which comprised 33%, while animal meal and canned fish represented a modest share at 10% and 6%. Collectively, these four categories contributed 99% of the total. By contrast, frozen fish accounted for only 1%, indicating that it make negligible contribution to the overall distribution in that year.

Turning to 1985, 76,000,000 tonnes takes place. Animal meal accounted for 32%, despite a significant increase compared to the earlier figure. Notably, canned fish experienced a pronounced shift from 6% to 22%. Meanwhile, fresh fish underwent marginal change to 20%, while cured fish and frozen fish remained same at 13%, suggesting that the pattern remained broadly similar despite some redistribution among the categories.