Top Amberjacks Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

Amberjacks Not Elsewhere Included (NEI) refer to various species within the Seriola genus and related jacks that are not classified under specific amberjack categories, often grouped in fisheries statistics due to their similar characteristics and overlapping habitats. These robust, fast-swimming pelagic fish are found in subtropical and tropical waters worldwide, prized for their firm flesh and value in both commercial and recreational fisheries. The leading countries harvesting Amberjacks NEI include Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the United States, where they are caught primarily through longline, handline, and purse seine methods. In Japan, amberjacks (notably the yellowtail, or "hamachi") are a staple in aquaculture and sushi cuisine, while Mediterranean and Atlantic nations such as Spain and Portugal target wild stocks for local and export markets. The global amberjack industry supports significant economic activity, though sustainable management is increasingly important due to localized overfishing concerns and the species’ popularity.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.