08/26/2026
Canada imports MORE seafood than we export ⬇️
Canada just announced 25% tariffs on a broad range of U.S. seafood - and it raises a bigger question:
Why are we importing so much seafood in the first place?
In 2025, Canada exported roughly 513,000 tonnes of seafood, worth $8.47 billion, to markets around the world.
That same year, we imported about 543,000 tonnes - meaning Canada actually imported more seafood than it exported by weight.
Of course, imports play an important role in giving Canadians access to species we don’t catch here. But the numbers still tell an interesting story.
Canada produces some of the most sought-after seafood in the world. Our lobster, salmon, scallops, crab, haddock and countless other species are shipped to tables across the globe.
We think more of that seafood should find its way onto Canadian tables, too.
Because buying Canadian means knowing where your seafood comes from, supporting the people and communities behind it, and getting access to some of the best seafood in the world.
The world wants Canadian seafood. We think Canadians should get more of it, too. 🇨🇦
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