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 | South Africa | 6,645 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 2,631 |
| 3 | Italy | 327 |
| 4 | Portugal | 129 |
| 5 | Tunisia | 95 |
| 6 | Malta | 35 |
| 7 | Spain | 12 |
| 8 | France | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.