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 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 8,675 |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | 731 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 398 |
| 4 | Qatar | 215 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 161 |
| 6 | Egypt | 3 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.