Fish and Seafood
U.S. Fish and Seafood Exports in 2022
Total Export Value
$5.39 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
1 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$5.05 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-0.53% (2013-2022)
Top 10 Markets for Fish and Seafood in 2022
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| European Union | $1.12 Billion |
| Canada | $1.09 Billion |
| China | $994.33 Million |
| Japan | $708.45 Million |
| South Korea | $455.55 Million |
| Hong Kong | $126.51 Million |
| Thailand | $114.52 Million |
| Mexico | $97.81 Million |
| Vietnam | $71.92 Million |
| United Kingdom | $64.38 Million |
Data and Analysis
Korean seafood imports totaled $6.47 billion in 2022, up 12.7 percent from the year before. Seafood for human consumption imported from the United States to Korea in 2022 reached $229 million, an increase of 5.6 percent year-to-year. The United...
On August 24, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) suspended all imports of aquatic products (including edible aquatic animals) from Japan, effective immediately.
Seafood is an important staple in Ghanaian cuisine as it accounts for 60 percent of animal protein intake with an estimated per capita consumption rate of 26 kg. U.S. seafood sales to Ghana recently experienced a boost in sales, however, sustained seafood exports from the U.S. are at risk due to the Government of Ghana’s (GOG) recent announcement to increase the tax 1,573 percent per metric ton on frozen seafood.
News and Features
Agriculture is a key component of Native peoples’ culture and heritage. Today, more and more Tribal nations are looking to establish and expand access to global markets. For example, Minnesota's Red Lake, Inc. – wholly-owned by the Red Lake Nation –...
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...