Top Snubnose Pompano Fishing Countries

The Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus blochii), also known as the Golden Pomfret or Black Pomfret in some regions, is a highly prized marine fish found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. Characterized by its deep, laterally compressed body and blunt snout, this species is valued for its delicate, flavorful flesh and is a staple in both commercial and artisanal fisheries. The top countries harvesting Snubnose Pompano include India, Indonesia, China, Thailand, and the Philippines, where it is caught using gillnets, traps, and handlines, and increasingly farmed in aquaculture operations due to strong market demand. India, in particular, has developed a significant export market for this species, while China and Southeast Asian nations have integrated it into local cuisines and regional seafood markets. The popularity of Snubnose Pompano continues to drive both wild capture and aquaculture production, making it an important species in the global seafood industry.

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