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 | Brazil | 40,000 |
| 2 | Argentina | 22,658 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 18,129 |
| 4 | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 1,925 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.