Canned Seafood Market Report 2026

The canned seafood market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37 billion in 2025 to $39.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global seafood consumption, growth of food preservation technologies, increasing urbanization trends, widespread retail distribution networks, established canning infrastructure.

The canned seafood market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $50.77 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable fishing practices, rising demand for ready-to-eat meals, expansion of online grocery retail, growing preference for traceable seafood products, increasing innovation in packaging materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for convenient protein-rich foods, rising adoption of sustainable seafood sourcing, expansion of premium and specialty canned seafood, growing focus on shelf-life extension technologies, enhanced emphasis on nutritional labeling.

The increasing prevalence of heart disease and diabetes is expected to drive the growth of the canned seafood market in the coming years. Heart disease includes conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac rhythm disorders, while diabetes is a chronic condition that impairs the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels and can lead to serious health complications. Canned seafood is a valuable dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with several health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects, reduced triglyceride levels, modest blood pressure reduction, decreased blood clot formation, and a lower risk of stroke and heart failure. For example, in September 2024, according to the British Heart Foundation, a UK-based cardiovascular research charity, around 7.6 million people in the UK were living with heart and circulatory diseases, accounting for approximately 27% of all deaths, or about one death every three minutes. Additionally, in June 2024, the National Health Service reported that 3,615,330 individuals were diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2023, up from 3,065,825 in 2022. Therefore, the rising incidence of heart disease and diabetes is contributing to the growth of the canned seafood market.

Companies operating in the canned seafood market are increasingly concentrating on product innovation to strengthen their market position, appeal to health-conscious consumers, and support sustainable sourcing practices. Innovation in this market focuses on developing products that combine convenience, nutritional value, and environmentally responsible fishing methods. For instance, in July 2023, Wild Planet Foods, a US-based canned seafood producer, introduced a range of sustainably sourced seafood products. These include Skipjack Solid Light Wild Tuna in Pure Olive Oil, which is 100% pole-and-line caught, hand-cut, and packed with sea salt and olive oil, offering a smooth texture and rich flavor while remaining low in mercury. The company also launched Wild Smoked Pink Salmon in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sourced from the Northeast Pacific and smoked with alder wood to deliver a naturally sweet and smoky taste, suitable for bagels and snacks. Additionally, Wild Smoked Mackerel Fillets in Extra Virgin Olive Oil are sustainably sourced from the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific and hand-packed with olive oil and sea salt for enhanced flavor. The Wild Pink Salmon 3-Pack includes skinless and boneless salmon from small-scale fisheries in Alaska and British Columbia, ideal for quick salads and seafood meals. The lineup further includes the Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad Ready-To-Eat Meal, which blends skipjack tuna with organic quinoa, sweetcorn, zucchini, and peas to provide a nutritious and convenient meal option.

In May 2024, Safe Catch, a US-based seafood company, acquired Scout for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand Safe Catch’s product portfolio by incorporating Scout’s premium canned seafood offerings, strengthening its market presence and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable sourcing. The move also supports Safe Catch’s strategy to attract health-conscious consumers seeking high-quality seafood products. Scout is a Canada-based company specializing in canned seafood.

Major companies operating in the canned seafood market are StarKist Co., Maruha Nichiro Corporation, Wild Planet Foods Inc., Trident Seafoods Corporation, Connors Brothers Limited, Thai Union Group, Bumble Bee Foods LLC, Dongwon Food Co. Ltd., Nissui Corporation, American Tuna Inc., Universal Canning Incorporated, Tri Marine Group, Mowi ASA, Sajo Industries Co. Ltd., Nueva Pescanova S.L, Royal Greenland A/S, The Calvo Group, Austevoll Seafood ASA, Marine Harvest ASA, Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd., Century Pacific Food Inc., Bolton Group, OKAM, John West Foods, Clover Leaf Seafoods Company, Brunswick Seafood, Chicken of the Sea, Empresas Aquachile SA, Gomes da Costa, Empress International Ltd.

Europe was the largest region in the canned seafood market in 2025. South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global canned seafood market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the canned seafood market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the canned seafood market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The canned seafood market consists of sales of canned shellfish, canned tuna, canned salmon, canned sardines, canned herring and canned mackerel. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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