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 | China | 313,852 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 63,335 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 41,041 |
| 4 | Philippines | 33,973 |
| 5 | Thailand | 28,142 |
| 6 | Pakistan | 10,565 |
| 7 | China, Hong Kong SAR | 8,293 |
| 8 | Egypt | 1,699 |
| 9 | United Republic of Tanzania | 215 |
| 10 | Brunei Darussalam | 30 |
| 11 | Kuwait | 9 |
| 12 | Eritrea | 7 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.