The bar chart illustrates the value of US seafood imports in 2002, 2012 and 2022, along with a forecast for 2032. The pie chart provides information on the geographical distribution of these imports in 2022.
Overall, seafood imports into the United States rose substantially over the 20-year period and are expected to continue increasing. In 2022, China and Thailand were the dominant suppliers, together accounting for just over half of the total imports.
In 2002, the value of US seafood imports stood at around 7 billion dollars. This figure increased moderately to approximately 10 billion in 2012. Over the following decade, imports grew sharply, reaching 22 billion dollars in 2022. According to the projection, the upward trend will continue, with imports expected to rise to about 18 billion dollars by 2032, despite being slightly lower than the 2022 figure.
The pie chart shows that in 2022, China was the largest contributor, supplying 28% of all seafood imports. Thailand followed at 23%, while Canada accounted for a further 16%. Indonesia and “Other countries” each made up 9% of the total, whereas Vietnam and Ecuador contributed slightly smaller shares, at 8% and 7% respectively.