Top Gadiformes Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

The "Top Gadiformes Not Elsewhere Included" category refers to a group of commercially important fish within the Gadiformes order that are not among the most famous species like cod, haddock, or pollock, but still play a significant role in global fisheries. This group includes species such as blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), hoki (Macruronus novaezelandiae), and grenadiers (family Macrouridae), which are primarily harvested for food and fishmeal. The leading fishing countries for these species are Norway, Russia, Iceland, and New Zealand, each with large, technologically advanced fleets operating in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. Norway and Iceland focus heavily on blue whiting, which is abundant in the Northeast Atlantic, while New Zealand is the world’s largest harvester of hoki, a key species in its export-oriented seafood industry. Russia also exploits various Gadiformes in its northern and far eastern waters. These fisheries are vital to the economies of these countries, supplying both domestic markets and international demand, often under strict management regimes to ensure sustainability.

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