Key Market Indicators
New Zealand's seafood import market is poised for substantial growth, projected to hit approximately $158 million by 2028. This marks an increase from the current $134 million in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. Since the turn of the millennium, New Zealand's demand for seafood has surged, registering a year-on-year growth of 5.6%. In 2023, the country ranked 21st in the global seafood import market. India narrowly edged out New Zealand with imports also valued at around $134 million. On the global stage, France, Sweden, and Germany secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in seafood import rankings.
