The pie chart and table above display the total value and percentage of fish supply from three different countries – China, Canada, and others – to the US from 1988 to 2000.
It is evident that the total value increased gradually over the three survey years: 1988, 1992, and 2000. Interestingly, Canada showed a decreasing trend in exporting fish to the US during the period.
In terms of value, there was an approximate annual increase of $2 billion, rising from $6.57 in 1988 to $8.52 in 1992 and further to $10.72 in 2000. Initially, Canada was the primary fish supplier to the US in 1988, contributing 60% of the total. However, by 2000, other countries had surpassed Canada, accounting for 42% of fish imports to the US compared to 27% in 1988.
Turning to China, its figures showed an upward trend in all three years, starting at 13% in 1988 and rising to 20% in 1992 and 30% in 2000. Conversely, other countries dominated the total quantity of fish imports, accounting for 46% in the end period.