The forecast for US imports of smoked tilapias, catfish, carp, eels, Nile perch, and snakeheads indicates a steady growth from 2024 to 2028, starting at $1.1723 million in 2024 and reaching $1.3839 million in 2028. The year-on-year growth from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 4.58%, followed by similar increases each subsequent year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projected over the five-year period is approximately 4.24%, reflecting continued demand. In 2023, this import value was the baseline for our forecasts.
Future trends to watch include the potential influence of changing dietary preferences towards protein sources like seafood, sustainability concerns in fishing practices, and any shifts in global trade policies that might impact seafood imports to the US market.
