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 | Japan | 613,200 |
| 2 | Mexico | 342,643 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 288,484 |
| 4 | China | 83,190 |
| 5 | South Africa | 32,973 |
| 6 | Republic of Korea | 12,030 |
| 7 | Chile | 2,678 |
| 8 | United States of America | 1,775 |
| 9 | New Zealand | 281 |
| 10 | Ecuador | 31 |
| 11 | Peru | 16 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.