Spain: Spain Seafood Report 2025

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. Spain boasts the largest fish processing industry in Europe as well as a high per capita consumption and expenditure on fish and seafood products. However, Spanish commercial fishing and aquaculture are insufficient to meet domestic demand for seafood products, therefore imports continue to remain key for the Spanish market. This report provides guidance to U.S. companies interested in exporting seafood products to Spain and includes an overview of the country's sector, market structure, and export requirements to help U.S. exporters navigate the challenges and opportunities in the Spanish market.