Canned Seafood Global Market Report 2026

Canned seafood encompasses professionally prepared seafood that undergoes processing and sealing in airtight containers for human consumption. It serves as a convenient and cost-effective source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, suitable for various culinary applications.

The primary categories of canned seafood include canned fish, canned mollusks, canned crustaceans, and canned cephalopods. Canned fish, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, and sardines, undergo processing and are tightly sealed in tin cans with water, oil, or sauces to extend shelf life. These varieties are rich in minerals, protein, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin B12, choline, iron, and iodine, making them valuable components of protein-rich diets. Distribution channels for canned seafood primarily include hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, independent grocery outlets, specialty stores, and online retail platforms. They are utilized both in household consumption and commercial settings.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the canned seafood market by increasing costs of imported raw seafood, metal cans, processing machinery, and logistics services. Export-driven producers in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are most affected, while North America and Europe face higher import prices and supply adjustments. These tariffs are impacting retail pricing and procurement cycles. However, they are also encouraging local processing, regional sourcing strategies, and investments in domestic seafood canning facilities.

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The canned seafood market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37 billion in 2025 to $39.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global seafood consumption, growth of food preservation technologies, increasing urbanization trends, widespread retail distribution networks, established canning infrastructure.

The canned seafood market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable fishing practices, rising demand for ready-to-eat meals, expansion of online grocery retail, growing preference for traceable seafood products, increasing innovation in packaging materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for convenient protein-rich foods, rising adoption of sustainable seafood sourcing, expansion of premium and specialty canned seafood, growing focus on shelf-life extension technologies, enhanced emphasis on nutritional labeling.

The increasing prevalence of heart disease and diabetes is expected to drive the growth of the canned seafood market in the coming years. Heart disease includes conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac rhythm disorders, while diabetes is a chronic condition that impairs the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels and can lead to serious health complications. Canned seafood is a valuable dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with several health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects, reduced triglyceride levels, modest blood pressure reduction, decreased blood clot formation, and a lower risk of stroke and heart failure. For example, in September 2024, according to the British Heart Foundation, a UK-based cardiovascular research charity, around 7.6 million people in the UK were living with heart and circulatory diseases, accounting for approximately 27% of all deaths, or about one death every three minutes. Additionally, in June 2024, the National Health Service reported that 3,615,330 individuals were diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2023, up from 3,065,825 in 2022. Therefore, the rising incidence of heart disease and diabetes is contributing to the growth of the canned seafood market.

Companies operating in the canned seafood market are increasingly concentrating on product innovation to strengthen their market position, appeal to health-conscious consumers, and support sustainable sourcing practices. Innovation in this market focuses on developing products that combine convenience, nutritional value, and environmentally responsible fishing methods. For instance, in July 2023, Wild Planet Foods, a US-based canned seafood producer, introduced a range of sustainably sourced seafood products. These include Skipjack Solid Light Wild Tuna in Pure Olive Oil, which is 100% pole-and-line caught, hand-cut, and packed with sea salt and olive oil, offering a smooth texture and rich flavor while remaining low in mercury. The company also launched Wild Smoked Pink Salmon in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sourced from the Northeast Pacific and smoked with alder wood to deliver a naturally sweet and smoky taste, suitable for bagels and snacks. Additionally, Wild Smoked Mackerel Fillets in Extra Virgin Olive Oil are sustainably sourced from the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific and hand-packed with olive oil and sea salt for enhanced flavor. The Wild Pink Salmon 3-Pack includes skinless and boneless salmon from small-scale fisheries in Alaska and British Columbia, ideal for quick salads and seafood meals. The lineup further includes the Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad Ready-To-Eat Meal, which blends skipjack tuna with organic quinoa, sweetcorn, zucchini, and peas to provide a nutritious and convenient meal option.

In May 2024, Safe Catch, a US-based seafood company, acquired Scout for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand Safe Catch's product portfolio by incorporating Scout's premium canned seafood offerings, strengthening its market presence and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable sourcing. The move also supports Safe Catch's strategy to attract health-conscious consumers seeking high-quality seafood products. Scout is a Canada-based company specializing in canned seafood.

Major companies operating in the canned seafood market are StarKist Co., Maruha Nichiro Corporation, Wild Planet Foods Inc., Trident Seafoods Corporation, Connors Brothers Limited, Thai Union Group, Bumble Bee Foods LLC, Dongwon Food Co. Ltd., Nissui Corporation, American Tuna Inc., Universal Canning Incorporated, Tri Marine Group, Mowi ASA, Sajo Industries Co. Ltd., Nueva Pescanova S.L, Royal Greenland A/S, The Calvo Group, Austevoll Seafood ASA, Marine Harvest ASA, Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd., Century Pacific Food Inc., Bolton Group, OKAM, John West Foods, Clover Leaf Seafoods Company, Brunswick Seafood, Chicken of the Sea, Empresas Aquachile SA, Gomes da Costa, Empress International Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the canned seafood market in 2025. South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global canned seafood market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the canned seafood market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the canned seafood market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The canned seafood market consists of sales of canned shellfish, canned tuna, canned salmon, canned sardines, canned herring and canned mackerel. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Canned Seafood Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses canned seafood market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Canned Fish; Canned Mollusks; Canned Crustaceans; Canned Cephalopods
• 2) By Distribution channel: Hypermarkets and Supermarkets; Convenience stores; Independent grocery stores; Specialty stores; Online retail
• 3) By End User: Households; Commercial
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Canned Fish: Tuna; Salmon; Sardines; Mackerel; Anchovies
• 2) By Canned Mollusks: Clams; Oysters; Scallops; Mussels
• 3) By Canned Crustaceans: Shrimp; Crab; Lobster; Prawns
• 4) By Canned Cephalopods: Squid; Octopus; Cuttlefish
• Companies Mentioned: StarKist Co.; Maruha Nichiro Corporation; Wild Planet Foods Inc.; Trident Seafoods Corporation; Connors Brothers Limited; Thai Union Group; Bumble Bee Foods LLC; Dongwon Food Co. Ltd.; Nissui Corporation; American Tuna Inc.; Universal Canning Incorporated; Tri Marine Group; Mowi ASA; Sajo Industries Co. Ltd.; Nueva Pescanova S.L; Royal Greenland A/S; The Calvo Group; Austevoll Seafood ASA; Marine Harvest ASA; Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.; Century Pacific Food Inc.; Bolton Group; OKAM; John West Foods; Clover Leaf Seafoods Company; Brunswick Seafood; Chicken of the Sea; Empresas Aquachile SA; Gomes da Costa; Empress International Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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