The US imports of fresh and frozen fish and shellfish are projected to rise steadily from 2024 to 2028, starting at 4.53 billion pounds in 2024 and reaching 4.82 billion pounds by 2028. In 2023, the imports stood at a lesser amount, likely reflecting a slight annual growth trend. The year-on-year growth indicates a consistent increase, hovering close to 1.5% annually. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests averaged stable growth in this sector.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from environmental regulations, changes in consumer preferences towards sustainable seafood, and potential economic factors such as trade tariffs that could affect import volumes.
