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 | Black and Caspian Sea sprat | 14,750 |
| 2 | Freshwater bream | 135 |
| 3 | Crucian carp | 80 |
| 4 | Pike-perch | 50 |
| 5 | Common carp | 30 |
| 6 | Roach | 15 |
| 7 | Asp | 10 |
| 7 | Wels(=Som) catfish | 10 |
| 9 | Snakeheads(=Murrels) nei | 6 |
| 10 | Freshwater fishes nei | 5 |
| 10 | Sturgeons nei | 5 |
| 12 | Mullets nei | 1 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.