Top Kingklip Fishing Countries

Kingklip (Genypterus capensis) is a prized demersal fish found primarily along the southern African continental shelf, particularly off the coasts of South Africa and Namibia. Recognized for its elongated body and firm, white flesh, kingklip is highly valued in international seafood markets. South Africa is the leading country in kingklip fishing, with Namibia also playing a significant role due to the species' abundance in the Benguela Current region. The kingklip fishery is largely commercial, utilizing trawl and longline methods, and is closely regulated to prevent overfishing, as the species is slow-growing and vulnerable to stock depletion. While kingklip is occasionally caught as bycatch in other demersal fisheries, targeted fishing for this species is most prominent in these southern African nations, which supply both local and global markets.

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