Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Alaska's seafood industry reaches over 100 countries, generating billions in export value. The 2021 rankings (Alaska Department of Fish & Game) reveal Asia's dominance and shifting trade dynamics.
| Rank | Country/Region | Export Value | Key Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $2.2B | Pollock, salmon, cod, crab (reprocessing hub) |
| 2 | Japan | $1.6B | Salmon roe (ikura), crab, sablefish, pollock |
| 3 | South Korea | $1.2B | Pollock, cod, crab, flatfish |
| 4 | Canada | $686M | Salmon, halibut, crab (cross-border trade) |
| 5 | EU Countries | $543M | Salmon, whitefish, surimi (Netherlands, Germany, France lead) |
| 6 | Taiwan | $433M | Crab, sablefish, salmon, roe |
| 7 | Vietnam | $354M | Pollock, cod (growing reprocessing sector) |
| 8 | Thailand | $308M | Pollock, crab (canning/processing) |
| 9 | Indonesia | $297M | Pollock, fishmeal |
| 10 | Singapore | $286M | Transshipment hub for Southeast Asia |
Pollock (volume leader), Salmon (sockeye, pink, chum, coho, king), Crab (king, snow, bairdi), Cod (Pacific), Halibut, Sablefish (black cod), Herring/Roe.
Trade tensions, shipping costs, and currency fluctuations cause annual volatility—but Asia's demographic and income trends suggest sustained demand growth for Alaska's wild-caught, sustainably managed seafood.