| Product Code: ETC033141 | Publication Date: Oct 2020 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The United States continues to be a key destination for chilled uncooked fish and shellfish imports, with Canada, Norway, UK, Faroe Isds, and Chile leading the way in 2024. Despite a slight growth rate in 2024, the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.33% from 2020 to 2024, the US remains a lucrative market for seafood exporters, showcasing sustained demand for high-quality products from various international sources.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for healthy and sustainable seafood options |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of seafood-based diets and recipes |
4.2.3 Rise in demand for convenient and ready-to-cook food products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal fluctuations in seafood availability and pricing |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and standards for seafood sourcing and processing |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative protein sources and plant-based seafood substitutes |
5 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Fish, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Shellfish, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market, By End-user |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing Industry, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service Provider, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail/ Household, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed and Pet Food , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By B2B, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By B2C, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarket/Supermarket , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Fish Mongers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.6 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Store , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.7 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Store , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.8 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Others , 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.9 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenues & Volume, By Others , 2022 - 2032F |
7 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception of the health benefits of chilled uncooked fish and shellfish |
8.2 Adoption rate of seafood-based meal kits and convenient seafood products |
8.3 Sustainability practices and certifications in the seafood supply chain |
8.4 Innovation and variety in chilled uncooked fish and shellfish product offerings |
8.5 Consumer feedback and reviews on the quality and freshness of chilled uncooked fish and shellfish |
9 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 United States (US) Chilled Uncooked Fish and Shellfish Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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