PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1813821
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1813821
North America Aquaculture Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Environment (Marine Water, Fresh Water, Brackish Water), By Fish Species (Carps, Barbels, And Other Cyprinids, Brown Seaweeds), By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
North America Aquaculture Market Summary
The North America aquaculture market size was estimated at USD 35,975.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 50,463.0 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by a growing consumer focus on high-quality, protein-rich diets, particularly seafood known for its nutritional and sustainability benefits.
Rising health consciousness and shifting toward omega-3-rich species like salmon and trout significantly boosted regional demand. As wild capture fisheries face stagnation due to overfishing and tightening environmental regulations, aquaculture has become a key solution to meet growing seafood demand. Innovations such as recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), automated feeding technologies, and genetic advancements in broodstock have significantly boosted production efficiency, allowing for consistent, year-round farming in controlled settings. According to the FAO's State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024, global per capita seafood consumption more than doubled between 1961 and 2022, reaching 20.7 kg, outpacing population growth. In North America, this figure stands even higher at 23.4 kg/year, reflecting strong consumer preference. Moreover, sustainability is a major demand driver, with aquaculture now accounting for 51% of global aquatic animal production. This marks a fundamental shift in protein sourcing, creating a strategic opportunity for North American producers to meet market expectations for responsibly farmed, traceable, and nutrient-dense seafood.
The rise of land-based and offshore farming systems enables scalable production with reduced environmental impact, drawing strong interest from private investors and public institutions. Opportunities abound in cultivating high-value species such as Atlantic salmon, sea bass, and shellfish, as well as in expanding into seaweed farming and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA), offering avenues for product diversification and market differentiation. These aquaculture-derived ingredients are widely used in supplements and fortified foods due to their proven benefits for heart, brain, and immune health. Growing interest in clean-label, sustainable marine products, such as enriched fillets and marine collagen, along with support from initiatives like NOAA's Sea Grant, is fueling expansion in this space.
Technological advancements, including RAS, smart feeding solutions, and AI-powered monitoring tools, are transforming farm operations by enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. The growing shift toward sustainable feed alternatives, such as insect- and algae-based formulations, also supports eco-friendly practices and premium product positioning. Increasing consumer demand for responsibly sourced, high-quality seafood reinforces trends in organic production and eco-certification, further boosting market appeal and investor confidence. In addition, algae farming is gaining momentum due to its broad applications across food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and bioenergy, adding another promising dimension to the sector's growth potential.
However, despite its strong growth potential, the market faces several restraints that could impede its expansion. Complex and stringent regulatory requirements, particularly environmental impact assessments, water usage, and effluent discharge, add to operational costs and administrative burdens. Disease outbreaks and biosecurity threats remain critical, especially in intensive farming systems, posing risks to stock health and farm viability. Moreover, the scarcity of affordable and suitable coastal or inland sites, along with local opposition (NIMBYism), often creates barriers to establishing new aquaculture facilities.
North America Aquaculture Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the North America aquaculture market report based on environment, fish species, and country:
- Environment Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
- Marine Water
- Fresh Water
- Brackish Water
- Fish Species Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
- Carps, barbels, and other cyprinids
- Brown seaweeds
- Red seaweeds
- Marine shrimps and prawns
- Oysters
- Tilapias and other cichlids
- Catfishes
- Clams, cockles, arkshells
- Salmons, trouts, smelts
- Freshwater fishes nei
- Other Fish Species
- Country Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology And Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Fresh Water Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Marine Water Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. North America Aquaculture Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Global Aquaculture Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Outlook
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 - 2033
- 3.3.1. Factors Influencing Prices
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.2. Macro-Environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Aquaculture Market: Environment Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Environment Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Marine Water North America Aquaculture
- 4.2.1. Marine Water North America Aquaculture Market Estimates & Forecast, By Environment, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3. Fresh Water
- 4.3.1. Fresh Water North America Aquaculture Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Environment, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.4. Brackish Water
- 4.4.1. Brackish Water North America Aquaculture Market Estimates and Forecasts, By Environment, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. North America Aquaculture Market: Fish Species Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Fish Species Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. Carps, barbels, and other cyprinids
- 5.2.1. Carps, barbels, and other cyprinids North America Aquaculture Market Estimates & Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.3. Brown seaweeds
- 5.3.1. Brown seaweeds North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.4. Red seaweeds
- 5.4.1. Red seaweeds North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.5. Marine shrimps and prawns
- 5.5.1. Marine shrimps and prawns North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.6. Oysters
- 5.6.1. Oysters North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.7. Tilapias and other cichlids
- 5.7.1. Tilapias and other cichlids North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.8. Catfishes
- 5.8.1. Catfishes North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.9. Clams, cockles, arkshells
- 5.9.1. Clams, cockles, arkshells North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.10. Salmon, trouts, smelts
- 5.10.1. Salmon, trouts, smelts North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.11. Freshwater fishes nei
- 5.11.1. Freshwater fishes nei North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.12. Other Fish Species
- 5.12.1. Other Fish Species North America Aquaculture Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. North America Aquaculture Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America North America Aquaculture Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
- 6.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.2.2. U.S. North America Aquaculture Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
- 6.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.3.2. Canada North America Aquaculture Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. North America Aquaculture Market - Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Share/Position Analysis, 2024
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.5. Regional Market Analysis
- 7.6. Strategy Mapping
- 7.7. Company Profiles
- 7.7.1. Blue Ridge Aquaculture
- 7.7.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.1.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.1.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.2. Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- 7.7.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.2.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.2.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.3. Eastern Fish Company
- 7.7.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.3.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.3.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.4. Mowi (RoyMarine Harvest ASA)
- 7.7.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.4.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.4.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.5. Riverence (Clear Springs Foods, Inc.)
- 7.7.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.5.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.5.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.6. Taylor Shellfish Farms
- 7.7.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.6.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.6.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.7. Pacific Seafood
- 7.7.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.7.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.7.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.8. BLUE CIRCLE FOODS
- 7.7.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.8.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.8.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.9. American Seafoods Company
- 7.7.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.9.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.9.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.10. Atlantic Sapphire
- 7.7.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.10.3. Environment Benchmarking
- 7.7.10.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.1. Blue Ridge Aquaculture
List of Tables
- Table 1 List of Potential End-Users
- Table 2 Regulatory Framework, by Regions
- Table 3 List of Raw Material Suppliers
- Table 4 U.S. Macroeconomic Outlay
- Table 5 Canada Macroeconomic Outlay
- Table 6 Participant's Overview
- Table 7 Financial Performance
- Table 8 Environment Benchmarking
- Table 9 Company Heat Map Analysis
- Table 10 Key Strategy Mapping
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 North America Aquaculture Market Segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information Procurement
- Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
- Fig. 4 Market Environmention And Validation
- Fig. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
- Fig. 6 North America Aquaculture Market Snapshot
- Fig. 7 North America Aquaculture Market Segmental Outlook, 2024 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 8 North America Aquaculture Market: Competitive Insights
- Fig. 9 North America Aquaculture Market, 2024 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 10 North America Aquaculture Market Value Chain Analysis
- Fig. 11 North America Aquaculture Market Dynamics
- Fig. 12 North America Aquaculture Market: Porter's Analysis
- Fig. 13 North America Aquaculture Market: Pestel Analysis
- Fig. 14 North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Environment, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 15 Marine Water North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By, Environment 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 16 Fresh Water North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Environment, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 17 Brackish Water North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By, Environment, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 19 Carps, barbels, and other cyprinids North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 20 Brown seaweeds North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 21 Red seaweeds North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Marine shrimps and prawns North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Oysters North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 24 Tilapias and other cichlids North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 25 Catfishes North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Clams, cockles, arkshells North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Salmons, trouts, smelts North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 Freshwater fishes nei North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 29 Other North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Fish Species, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 30 North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, By Region, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 31 North America North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 32 U.S. North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 33 Canada North America Aquaculture Market Analysis & Segment Forecast, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Fig. 34 North America Aquaculture Market: Company Categorization
- Fig. 35 North America Aquaculture Market: Company Market Share Analysis
- Fig. 36 North America Aquaculture Market: Company Market Positioning Analysis
- Fig. 37 North America Aquaculture Market: Strategy Mapping
