The "Top Bonitos Not Elsewhere Included" category refers to various species of bonitos—medium-sized, fast-swimming pelagic fish in the Scombridae family—excluding those specifically listed elsewhere in fisheries statistics. Bonitos, such as the Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) and related species, are valued for their firm, flavorful flesh and are caught both commercially and recreationally. The leading countries harvesting these bonitos include Spain, Turkey, Japan, and Indonesia, where they are caught using purse seines, trolling lines, and other methods. These nations have robust fishing industries that target bonitos for local consumption, canning, and export. Bonitos play an important role in regional cuisines and economies, especially in the Mediterranean and West Pacific regions, and their fisheries are managed to balance economic benefit with sustainability concerns.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.