Top Scallops Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

"Scallops not elsewhere included" (NEI) refer to a grouping used in fisheries statistics to encompass various scallop species that are not specified individually, often due to mixed catches or lack of precise identification. Scallops are bivalve mollusks prized for their sweet, delicate meat, and are found in coastal waters worldwide, typically on sandy or gravelly seabeds. The leading countries harvesting NEI scallops include China, Japan, the United States, and Canada. China dominates global scallop production, largely through aquaculture, while Japan and the United States (notably the Atlantic sea scallop fishery) have significant wild-capture industries. Canada also contributes notably, particularly from the Atlantic provinces. The scallop fishing industry is economically important in these regions, supporting both local consumption and export markets, and is subject to management measures such as quotas, size limits, and closed seasons to ensure sustainability.

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