The bar chart illustrates the value of seafood imports to the United States between 2002 and 2022, with a projection for 2032, while the pie chart shows the distribution of import sources in 2022.
Overall, US seafood imports increased substantially over the period, reaching a peak in 2022, but these numbers are expected to decline slightly by 2032. In terms of origin, imports were largely dominated by Asian Countries, particularly China and Thailand.
In 2002, the value of seafood imports stood at approximately $7 billion, rising to around $10 billion in 2012. This upward trend continued sharply, with imports doubling to about $20 billion by 2022. However, the figure is forecast to fall modestly to roughly $18 billion in 2032.
Regarding the source of imports in 2022, China accounted for the largest share at 28%, followed by Thailand at 23%. Canada contributed 16%, while Indonesia and Vietnam made up 9% and 8%, respectively. Ecuador represented 7% of the total, and the remaining 9% came from other countries.
