Top fish catches in metric tons from the latest year with data available, 2022. Data from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Rank | Fish Species | Metric Tons |
---|---|---|
1 | Skipjack tuna | 3,850 |
2 | Albacore | 952 |
3 | Yellowfin tuna | 666 |
4 | Bigeye tuna | 636 |
5 | Marine fishes nei | 160 |
6 | Blue marlin | 43 |
7 | Groupers nei | 40 |
8 | Octopuses, etc. nei | 30 |
9 | Snappers nei | 15 |
10 | Swordfish | 14 |
12 | Marine crustaceans nei | 10 |
12 | Mullets nei | 10 |
12 | Marine molluscs nei | 10 |
14 | Blue shark | 9 |
15 | Striped marlin | 6 |
16 | Sea urchins nei | 5 |
16 | Black marlin | 5 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.