The U.S. aquaculture production of marine and partly-marine species has exhibited variable growth over the past decade. From 2013 to 2019, the industry largely trended upwards, with notable growth spurts in 2016 (6.13%) and 2019 (11.11%). However, the period from 2020 to 2021 saw a decline in production, affected by a -12.37% and -5.2% year-on-year decrease respectively. Recovery began in 2022 with a 4.53% growth and continued in 2023 with a 3.06% increase, placing the production volume at 226.09 thousand metric tons in 2023.

Future trends to watch for include:

Gradual recovery and stabilization, reflected by a forecasted annual growth of around 0.32% CAGR over the next five years.
Potential market drivers such as technological advancements, policy changes, and increased demand for sustainable seafood.
Integration of more innovative farming practices to boost efficiency and production capacity in the long-term.