The Siberian prawn (Palaemon modestus), also known as the Siberian freshwater prawn, is a small crustacean native to rivers and lakes across Siberia, Russia, and parts of East Asia. This species thrives in cold, freshwater environments and is valued for both commercial and local consumption due to its delicate flavor and adaptability to aquaculture. The top countries engaged in harvesting the Siberian prawn are Russia, particularly in Siberian regions such as the Amur River basin, and China, where the species is both fished from the wild and farmed in controlled environments. The fishing industry for Siberian prawn in these countries supports local economies and is often conducted on a small to medium scale, with Russia focusing on wild capture and China increasingly investing in aquaculture techniques to meet rising domestic demand.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 47,972 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.