The top countries fishing for the Caml grenadier, also known as the roughhead grenadier (Macrourus berglax), are primarily located in the North Atlantic, with significant harvests by Norway, Iceland, Russia, and to a lesser extent, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. This deep-sea species, characterized by its elongated body, large head, and rough scales, inhabits depths between 200 and 2,000 meters, making it a target of specialized trawl fisheries. The Caml grenadier is valued for its white, mild-flavored flesh and is commonly processed into fillets or used in fishmeal. The fishing industry for this species is regulated by regional fisheries management organizations such as the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) to ensure sustainable harvests, as deep-sea species like the grenadier are particularly vulnerable to overfishing due to their slow growth and late maturity. Norway and Iceland, with their advanced fleets and access to rich North Atlantic fishing grounds, consistently rank among the leading producers, exporting grenadier products to European and Asian markets.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.