# Global Aquatic animal by-products Market 2026

> World exports of aquatic animal by-products (HS 051191) reached $942.2 million in 2024, 20% more than in 2019. The United States was the largest exporter with 11% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/aquatic-animal-by-products-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 942.2 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Products of fish, crustaceans and molluscs, and dead aquatic animals unfit for eating.

Segments: Fish waste, Shell products, Fish skins.

Typical buyers: Feed makers, Fertiliser makers, Processors.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of aquatic animal by-products (HS 051191) were worth $942.2 million in 2024. | 942.2 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 20% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($787.5 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +20 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest exporter in 2024, with 11% of world exports ($107.7 million). | 11 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, the United States, Denmark and China, shipped 28% of world exports in 2024. | 28 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $100.2 million, or 11% of world imports. | 11 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 57 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 57 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.90 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.90 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 1.04 million tonnes of this product in 2024. | 1.04 million tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Denmark grew fastest, with exports up 195% from 2019 to 2024. | +195 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 20% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Denmark is gaining ground: its exports rose 195% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 107.7 |
| 2 | Denmark | 86.2 |
| 3 | China | 67.7 |
| 4 | Norway | 63.4 |
| 5 | Poland | 54.4 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 39.0 |
| 7 | Germany | 35.7 |
| 8 | Canada | 27.5 |
| 9 | Morocco | 27.2 |
| 10 | Sweden | 25.4 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 100.2 |
| 2 | Denmark | 77.3 |
| 3 | Canada | 62.5 |
| 4 | Germany | 53.3 |
| 5 | Vietnam | 42.3 |
| 6 | Iceland | 38.7 |
| 7 | France | 38.4 |
| 8 | Norway | 37.8 |
| 9 | China | 37.5 |
| 10 | Turkey | 35.8 |

## World exports of HS 051191, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 714.5 |
| 2018 | 753.1 |
| 2019 | 787.5 |
| 2020 | 747.3 |
| 2021 | 793.6 |
| 2022 | 868.8 |
| 2023 | 872.5 |
| 2024 | 942.2 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global aquatic animal by-products market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 051191 reached $942.2 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most aquatic animal by-products?

The United States led world exports in 2024 with 11% of the total, followed by Denmark, China and Norway.

### Which countries import the most aquatic animal by-products?

The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Denmark, Canada and Germany.

### Is world trade in aquatic animal by-products growing?

World exports were 20% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of aquatic animal by-products?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.90 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Aquatic animal by-products Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/aquatic-animal-by-products-market/