Fish and seafood

Renowned for its diversity and quality, the fish and seafood industry includes aquaculture, fresh and wild fisheries covering over 160 species. Canada’s oceans and freshwater bodies produce some of the finest seafood in the world, opening global opportunities for companies like yours. This includes diverse types of fish, crustaceans, shellfish, and other products along with processed fish and seafood products in high demand globally.

The list includes:

  • Atlantic salmon
  • haddock
  • lobster
  • shrimp
  • oysters
  • scallops 
  • snow/queen crab
  • other groundfish, shellfish, pelagic, and other finfish

Your products and expertise have the potential to meet growing global demand.

Top markets for this industry

 The United States remains Canada's largest export market, accounting for 64% of our exports followed by:

  • China
  • European Union
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan

Guides, reports, and market snapshots

Explore Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s market intelligence reports to gain insights into global fish and seafood opportunities, as well as emerging market trends. 

To find out more about Canada’s exports, its global markets and seafood trade profiles as well as market trends, explore:

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Canadian Delegation at Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 2025

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June 22 to 26, 2025
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April 21 to June 21, 2025
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Aerospace, Agriculture and processed foods, Alcoholic beverages, Automotive, Chemicals and plastics, Clean technologies, Consumer products, Creative industries, Education, Financial and insurance services, Fish and seafood, Forestry and wood products, Industrial machinery, Information and communications technologies, Infrastructure, Life sciences, Mining, Oil and gas, Professional services, Tourism, Transportation
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New Orleans, Louisiana

Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2025

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July 1 to 3, 2025
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Agriculture and processed foods, Alcoholic beverages, Fish and seafood
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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