date:Apr 26, 2016
on of seafood in Canada has been relatively stable at just over 1 million MT. Despite stable volumes, total value increased by 27% during the 5-year period from 2010-2014 to CAD 3.6 billion, owing to higher prices for shellfish.
In addition to its marine fisheries, Canada has a large and growing aquaculture sector. In 2014, Canada was the fifth largest producer of farmed Atlantic salmon.
Fish and seafood are among the largest export food sectors in Canada. The total value of seafood exports has