Here are the top countries with fish catch in metric tons from the latest year with data available, 2022. Data from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 167,109 |
| 2 | China | 75,000 |
| 3 | Taiwan Province of China | 64,196 |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | 48,093 |
| 5 | Spain | 26,120 |
| 6 | Uruguay | 8,757 |
| 7 | Vanuatu | 5,900 |
| 8 | Lithuania | 621 |
| 9 | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | 562 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.