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 | Common carp | 15,712 |
| 2 | Silver carp | 8,694 |
| 3 | Freshwater bream | 6,581 |
| 4 | Roach | 5,884 |
| 5 | Crucian carp | 4,909 |
| 6 | Grass carp(=White amur) | 4,069 |
| 7 | Wels(=Som) catfish | 3,193 |
| 8 | Snakeheads(=Murrels) nei | 2,230 |
| 9 | Northern pike | 1,754 |
| 10 | Asp | 688 |
| 11 | Freshwater fishes nei | 644 |
| 11 | Rainbow trout | 644 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.