Fish production worldwide 2002-2023
The volume of global fish production amounted to 186.6 million metric tons in 2023, up from 184.6 million metric tons in 2022. Fish is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world, and it is only becoming more popular over time.
Global seafood industry
The seafood market worldwide is expected to expand considerably over the next several years. In 2017 the global seafood market was valued at 125.2 billion U.S. dollars, and is expected to grow to 155.32 billion dollars by 2023. The country that catches the highest volume of fish is China, followed by Indonesia and India. China also is home to the largest fish and seafood processing industry in the world, generating 31.6 billion U.S. dollars of revenue in 2018.
Seafood consumption in the United States
Fish is widely available in the United States, and is often considered a healthier source of protein than red meat. The average American consumed about 14.7 pounds of fish and shellfish in 2016, down from 15.5 pounds in the previous year. Most of that consumption consisted of shrimp, salmon, and canned tuna.
Global seafood industry
The seafood market worldwide is expected to expand considerably over the next several years. In 2017 the global seafood market was valued at 125.2 billion U.S. dollars, and is expected to grow to 155.32 billion dollars by 2023. The country that catches the highest volume of fish is China, followed by Indonesia and India. China also is home to the largest fish and seafood processing industry in the world, generating 31.6 billion U.S. dollars of revenue in 2018.
Seafood consumption in the United States
Fish is widely available in the United States, and is often considered a healthier source of protein than red meat. The average American consumed about 14.7 pounds of fish and shellfish in 2016, down from 15.5 pounds in the previous year. Most of that consumption consisted of shrimp, salmon, and canned tuna.
