Main exporting countries of fish and fishery products worldwide 2020
The European Union was the top exporter of fish and fishery products worldwide in 2020, at 36.2 billion U.S. dollars in export value. China came in second at 20.8 billion U.S. dollars in fish and fishery exports.
Global seafood market
The global seafood market is projected to reach approximately 155.32 billion U.S. dollars in value by the year 2023, up from about 130 billion U.S. dollars in 2018. Though seafood features heavily in the cuisines of many different cultures, the three largest markets for processed fish and seafood worldwide are China, India, and Japan, in descending order.
Fish consumption in the U.S.
In the United States, seafood is readily available but as a protein source is not quite as popular as meat, eggs, or dairy. Only about 29 percent of Americans consider fish or seafood as main source of protein in their diet. Shrimp was the most popular variety of seafood, with the average U.S. consumer eating around four pounds of shrimp on an annual basis.
Global seafood market
The global seafood market is projected to reach approximately 155.32 billion U.S. dollars in value by the year 2023, up from about 130 billion U.S. dollars in 2018. Though seafood features heavily in the cuisines of many different cultures, the three largest markets for processed fish and seafood worldwide are China, India, and Japan, in descending order.
Fish consumption in the U.S.
In the United States, seafood is readily available but as a protein source is not quite as popular as meat, eggs, or dairy. Only about 29 percent of Americans consider fish or seafood as main source of protein in their diet. Shrimp was the most popular variety of seafood, with the average U.S. consumer eating around four pounds of shrimp on an annual basis.
