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 | Brazil | 10,100 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 2,393 |
| 3 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 545 |
| 4 | Argentina | 155 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.