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 | New Zealand | 18,928 |
| 2 | South Africa | 4,876 |
| 3 | Namibia | 3,500 |
| 4 | Chile | 2,289 |
| 5 | Australia | 3 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.