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 | Albacore | 2,158 |
| 2 | Yellowfin tuna | 564 |
| 3 | Freshwater fishes nei | 358 |
| 4 | Blue shark | 285 |
| 5 | Marine fishes nei | 150 |
| 6 | Blue marlin | 140 |
| 7 | Striped marlin | 132 |
| 8 | Skipjack tuna | 72 |
| 9 | Bigeye tuna | 67 |
| 10 | Seerfishes nei | 62 |
| 11 | Mullets nei | 53 |
| 12 | Marine crustaceans nei | 42 |
| 13 | Black marlin | 37 |
| 14 | Shortfin mako | 22 |
| 14 | Sea cucumbers nei | 22 |
| 16 | Mackerels nei | 14 |
| 17 | Swordfish | 13 |
| 18 | Marine molluscs nei | 8 |
| 19 | Tropical spiny lobsters nei | 6 |
| 20 | Trochus shells nei | 2 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.