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 |
Data and Analysis
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.
On March 25, 2025, India’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, notified that a Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) is not required for the import of raw fishery products.
Bulgaria’s fish and seafood imports have grown steadily over the past decade, nearly doubling in value over this period. Bulgarian importers are seeking to expand the variety of fish available to consumers, particularly in the mid and high-value categories.
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...