Export of fish
For many years,
fish exports have been a source of seafood and an important part of human diets, and they are increasingly the main source of economic value. The countries listed below export a large amount of seafood products including fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic products.
Types of fish include fresh fish, frozen fish, smoked fish, dried fish, and fish from both aquaculture (fish farms) and wild fish from fresh and ocean waters. To buy fish and buy tuna, you can communicate with major sellers in Baskol market directly and without intermediaries.
The top countries in exporting fish and seafood
10- Indonesian fish export ($3.11 billion)
The tradition of fishing in Indonesia has been common for centuries. Indonesia is located near fish-rich waters, making it one of the most important fish and seafood producers in the world. In 2012, the country's total fish production was estimated at 15.26 million tons (5.81 million tons from wild catch and 9.45 million tons from aquaculture).
Fish trade from this country is also significant and according to recent estimates, it earns 3.11 billion dollars annually. Shrimp, frozen fish and fresh fish constitute the largest export sectors for fish and seafood products from this country.
9- The Netherlands ($3.13 billion)
The export of fish and seafood from the Netherlands has generated an annual income of 3.13 billion dollars. In 2013, the top foreign markets for Dutch fish and seafood products were Germany (18.7%), Belgium (15.3%), France (12.5%), Italy (9.1%) and Spain (6.5%). Cold water shrimp accounted for the highest export value ($203.2 million in 2013).
8- Sweden ($3.7 billion)
Sweden is one of the largest exporters of fish and seafood in the European Union. With the Baltic Sea to its east and the Kattegat Sea to its west, and extensive fresh water resources on the country's mainland, Sweden's fishing industry can provide much more fish for the country's fish trade.
According to recent statistics, Sweden is the eighth largest exporter of fish and seafood in the world, with an annual value of 3.7 billion dollars. Fish products exported from Sweden include fresh and frozen fish such as salmon and herring.
7- Chile ($4.0 billion)
Chile has a valuable fish and seafood export industry. The value of exports for fish and seafood products from Chile is estimated at $4.0 billion annually. Salmon and oysters are the most important export species of Chile. It is also the second largest supplier of salmon in the Atlantic Ocean.
Chile's largest fish and seafood trade markets are found in Japan, the United States, and Brazil. The EU is also a major importer of fish and seafood products from Chile, accounting for 19% of the country's total seafood exports.
6- Canada ($4.2 billion)
Fish and seafood are one of Canada's largest food product export sectors, generating $4.2 billion in annual revenue. Approximately 85% of all processed fish and seafood is exported to global markets. In 2014, the major fish and seafood export species from Canada included lobster, queen lobster, scallops, shrimp and salmon.
5- India ($4.6 billion)
India's fish and seafood trade industry has been estimated at $4.6 billion in recent years with the highest export value. Fresh shrimp and frozen shrimp are still the best export products and provide 34% of the volume of export cargo and 67% of the dollar value of the total seafood exported from the country. Besides shrimp, frozen fish is the second largest commodity, accounting for an 11% share in the value of fish and marine products exports from India.
4- United States of America ($5.1 billion)
US fish and seafood exports have reached record highs in recent years with a total value of $5.1 billion per year, making the country the fourth largest supplier of fish and seafood products to the global export market.
In 2014, the value of the country's fish and seafood trade was almost equal to poultry exports, and even more than the amount of fresh fruit and cotton exported from the United States. Alaska salmon, roe, and surimi collectively accounted for 40% of US fish and seafood exports in 2014.
3- Vietnam ($5.8 billion)
It is no wonder that Vietnam's fish and seafood export industry is flourishing and performing very well; The reason is the 3000 km long coastline and many aquaculture farms in the country and along the coast and outside the sea. In 2012, more than 5 million people were directly employed in the country's fisheries and seafood sector. Japan has been and still is Vietnam's largest fish and seafood trading market.
2- Norway ($8.8 billion)
2015 was a great year for the Norwegian fish and seafood trade industry. Salmon is a major fish species exported from Norway in 2015. Exports of oysters, shrimps, crabs and king crabs have also been very good in 2015.
1- China ($14.1 billion)
Since 2002, China has been the world's largest exporter of fish and seafood products. In 2005, China exported $7.7 billion worth of fish and seafood.
In 2013, China's top exports included squid and frozen seafood trade ($1.6 billion), fresh and frozen shrimp ($1.2 billion), and anchovies.