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 | 36,479 |
| 2 | China, Hong Kong SAR | 2,136 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | 1,369 |
| 4 | Japan | 1,200 |
| 5 | Brazil | 760 |
| 6 | Senegal | 390 |
| 7 | Côte d'Ivoire | 315 |
| 8 | Taiwan Province of China | 95 |
| 9 | Liberia | 79 |
| 10 | Spain | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.