Canned Tuna Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Tuna Species, By Flavor, By Distribution Channel, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Canned Tuna Market is projected to expand from USD 21.64 Billion in 2025 to USD 27.81 Billion by 2031, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.27%. This processed seafood product, which comprises cooked tuna hermetically sealed in metal containers with water, brine, or oil for preservation, is gaining popularity due to its extended shelf life, high protein density, and economic accessibility. These attributes establish canned tuna as a fundamental convenience food across a wide range of consumer demographics.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 21.64 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 27.81 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	4.27%
Fastest Growing Segment	Online
Largest Market	Europe

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, global tuna trade volume rose by 28 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, a surge attributed to escalating demand for canned varieties. Despite this positive trajectory, the sector encounters considerable hurdles related to sustainable sourcing and overfishing; mounting regulatory pressures and environmental worries regarding fish stock levels threaten to interrupt supply chains and escalate operational expenses for manufacturers.

Market Driver

The growing consumer appetite for convenient, ready-to-eat meal options is a major engine for market growth, fueled by rapid urbanization and the demanding schedules of contemporary households. As a crucial pantry staple offering high protein and long shelf stability with minimal preparation requirements, canned tuna appeals strongly to time-poor consumers. This dependence on processed seafood for quick meals is driving significant trade activity; according to the '2024 Seafood Export Report' by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers in February 2025, Vietnam's canned tuna exports increased by 17 percent in 2024, achieving a value of USD 299 million due to consistent international orders, while the product's versatility in dishes like salads and pasta secures its leadership in the shelf-stable category.

Concurrently, the increasing demand for eco-certified and sustainably sourced seafood is fundamentally altering industry operations and supply chain transparency. Retailers and informed consumers are prioritizing products with credible eco-labels, forcing manufacturers to meet rigorous sourcing standards to retain market access. According to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation's 'Status of the Stocks' report from March 2025, roughly 87 percent of the global commercial tuna catch now comes from stocks at healthy abundance levels, reflecting the industry's dedication to environmental stewardship. This pivot toward responsible sourcing is especially influential in Europe; the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers noted in 2025 that tuna exports to Portugal skyrocketed by 313 percent, highlighting the intense demand for high-quality, compliant seafood in markets with strict import rules.

Market Challenge

Sustainable sourcing issues and overfishing pose significant obstacles to the stability and growth of the Global Canned Tuna Market. As environmental anxieties rise, regulatory authorities are implementing tighter compliance standards and catch limits to avert the exhaustion of marine resources. These essential measures introduce volatility into the supply chain, forcing manufacturers to deal with unpredictable variations in raw material availability. Consequently, inconsistent fish landings compel processors to manage unstable procurement costs, which directly affects operational margins and hinders the ability to sustain production levels necessary to satisfy global demand.

This instability in supply is highlighted by recent statistics regarding the severity of stock depletion. According to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation, approximately 10 percent of the global commercial tuna catch in 2024 was derived from overfished stocks. This data suggests that a substantial segment of the raw material supply depends on fragile ecosystems, thereby raising the probability of future regulatory restrictions. Such reliance on compromised stocks forces companies to absorb increased costs associated with certification and traceability, placing further strain on the industry's financial potential without ensuring long-term security in production volume.

Market Trends

To counter commoditization and attract flavor-seeking consumers, manufacturers are increasingly diversifying their portfolios by expanding seasoned and flavor-infused tuna options. Moving beyond traditional brine and oil formulations, companies are launching culinary-inspired varieties such as lemon pepper, spicy chili, and basil-infused tuna, positioning the product as a premium, standalone snack rather than a mere ingredient. This strategic shift toward higher-margin items is generating tangible financial gains; Thai Union's '2024 Annual Review', published in February 2025, reported a 5.2 percent year-over-year sales increase in their value-added category for 2024, largely attributed to the success of these innovative, ready-to-eat lines.

In parallel, the industry is experiencing a structural shift from traditional metal cans to flexible pouch packaging, driven by consumer usability and logistical efficiency. Flexible pouches provide a lightweight, shelf-stable solution that requires no draining, catering to modern on-the-go consumption habits while lowering freight costs for exporters. This transition in packaging is gaining significant momentum in key global markets; according to Atuna's August 2025 report, 'US Pouch Importers Anticipated Effects Of Upcoming Tariffs', the United States saw a 12 percent rise in tuna pouch imports during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period the prior year, indicating a continued departure from rigid containers.

Key Market Players

Frinsa Del Noroeste S.A
Century Pacific Group, Inc.
Jesus Alonso, S.A.
Thai Union Group PCL.
FCF Co., Ltd
CALVO DISTRIBUCIoN ALIMENTARIA SLU
Wild Planet Foods, Inc.
PT. Aneka Tuna Indonesia
American Tuna, Inc
Ocean Brands GP.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Canned Tuna Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Canned Tuna Market, By Tuna Species

Skipjack Canned Tuna
Albacore Canned Tuna
Yellowfin Canned Tuna
Bluefin Canned Tuna
Others

Canned Tuna Market, By Flavor

Lemon
Spicy
Tomato
Picante
Clover Leaf
Others

Canned Tuna Market, By Distribution Channel

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Food Specialty Stores
Online
Others

Canned Tuna Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Canned Tuna Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Canned Tuna Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Tuna Species (Skipjack Canned Tuna, Albacore Canned Tuna, Yellowfin Canned Tuna, Bluefin Canned Tuna, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Flavor (Lemon, Spicy, Tomato, Picante, Clover Leaf, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food Specialty Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Canned Tuna Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Tuna Species
- 6.2.2. By Flavor
- 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Flavor
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Flavor
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Flavor
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Canned Tuna Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Tuna Species
- 7.2.2. By Flavor
- 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Flavor
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. France Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Flavor
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Flavor
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Flavor
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Flavor
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Canned Tuna Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Tuna Species
- 8.2.2. By Flavor
- 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Flavor
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. India Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Flavor
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Flavor
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Flavor
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Flavor
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Canned Tuna Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Tuna Species
- 9.2.2. By Flavor
- 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Flavor
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Flavor
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Flavor
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Canned Tuna Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Tuna Species
- 10.2.2. By Flavor
- 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Flavor
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Flavor
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Canned Tuna Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Tuna Species
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Flavor
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Canned Tuna Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Frinsa Del Noroeste S.A
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Century Pacific Group, Inc.
15.3. Jesus Alonso, S.A.
15.4. Thai Union Group PCL.
15.5. FCF Co., Ltd
15.6. CALVO DISTRIBUCIoN ALIMENTARIA SLU
15.7. Wild Planet Foods, Inc.
15.8. PT. Aneka Tuna Indonesia
15.9. American Tuna, Inc
15.10. Ocean Brands GP.