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 | Italy | 477 |
| 2 | Portugal | 329 |
| 3 | South Africa | 15 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.