The pie graphs and table illustrate the total value and sources of fish imported to the US between 1988 and 2000.
Overall, the total value in billions of dollars increased significantly. The sources of fish imported to the US from Canada and others decreased, while the sources of fish delivered to the US from China increased dramatically.
The total value in Billions of Dollars increased from around $6.57 billion in 1988 to approximately $8.52 billion in 1992, and then it rose to around $10.72 billion in 2000.
The quantity of fish imported to the US from Canada declined from around 60% in 1988 to around a half in 1992, and then it decreased to just nearly a third in 2000. The sources of fish delivered to the US from China rose from around one tenth in 1988 to around one fifth in 1992, in addition, it climbed to just nearly a third in 2000. The source of fish imported to the US from others rose from just nearly a third in 1988 to around a half in 1992; however, it decreased to approximately 42% in 2000.
