Top Natantian Decapods Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

"Top Natantian Decapods Not Elsewhere Included" refers to a category of crustaceans within the order Decapoda and suborder Natantia, which are swimming decapods such as various shrimp and prawn species not specifically listed elsewhere in fisheries statistics. These species are generally small to medium-sized, with elongated bodies and ten legs, and are highly valued for their culinary uses worldwide. The leading countries in harvesting these decapods include China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, which have developed extensive coastal and inland fisheries as well as aquaculture operations to meet global demand. These nations dominate the industry due to their favorable coastal environments, established fishing traditions, and significant investments in aquaculture technology. The catch is primarily used for domestic consumption and export, making these decapods a vital source of income and nutrition in many coastal communities.

RankCountryMetric Tons
1China202,108
2India183,187
3Viet Nam152,482
4Malaysia68,882
5Nigeria25,861
6Myanmar24,380
7Japan11,600
8Madagascar11,552
9Cambodia9,695
10Morocco9,371
11Iran (Islamic Republic of)8,880
12Taiwan Province of China6,685
13Egypt5,522
14Republic of Korea4,987
15United States of America4,802
16Saudi Arabia4,072
17Philippines3,380
18Oman2,799
19China, Hong Kong SAR2,269
20Ghana1,790
21Canada1,750
22Indonesia1,704
23Türkiye1,170
24Kenya1,012
25Kuwait805
26China, Macao SAR230
27Russian Federation220
28Papua New Guinea190
29Haiti105
30Palestine100
31Colombia30
32Spain26
33Lebanon10
34France6
35Singapore5
36South Africa2
37Cyprus1

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