Fish and Seafood

U.S. Fish and Seafood Exports in 2024

Total Export Value
$4.93 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
1.21 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$5.17 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-1.38% (2015-2024)
Market Total Value (USD)
Canada $1.06 Billion
China $1.02 Billion
European Union $981.45 Million
Japan $568.06 Million
South Korea $342.08 Million
Hong Kong $139.37 Million
Mexico $123.53 Million
Thailand $87.06 Million
Vietnam $64.35 Million
United Kingdom $56 Million
Fish and Seafood Export Markets 2015 - 2024

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Chart showing the top 10 export markets of Fish and Seafood from 2015 to 2024 in USD.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying values. Data ranges from 2015 to 2024.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying Value in USD.. Data ranges from 45778654 to 5307572963.
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Data and Analysis

In 2024, Bulgarian imports from the United States were nearly $100 million, slightly lower than in 2023, but still up over 50 percent since 2019. Imports of U.S. products were driven by several product groups such as U.S. beef, tree and ground nuts, food preparations, whiskies, essential oils, and rubber.
Post COVID, China’s pre-prepared, ready-to-cook seafood market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by evolving consumer lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and an increasing preference for convenience.
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Spain is one of the world’s largest markets for fish and seafood. In 2024, it was the fourth largest importer of fish and seafood in the world - after much larger countries like the United States, China, and Japan.

News and Features

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for its agribusiness trade mission to Hong Kong, scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating must apply by Jan. 30, 2025.
On February 4, 2022, the United States and European Union concluded negotiations to allow for resumption of bilateral trade in bivalve molluscan shellfish.
Contact: press@oc.usda.gov WASHINGTON, March 24, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today announced continued progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of...