Import Fish From Thailand 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Thailand's export value remained robust at $5.41 billion in 2024. Despite value stability, the total quantity exported has decreased significantly from 1.12 billion in 2021 to 590 million in 2024.
This trend suggests a strategic shift toward higher-value seafood products or reflects rising global unit prices within the sector.

In 2024, the United States was the primary destination for Thai exports, valued at $1.13 billion. Japan followed as the second-largest market with $880.7 million.
Together, these two nations represent a significant portion of the total export share, while China, Australia, and Canada maintain steady demand as key secondary markets.

Israel is the leading emerging market with an impressive 83.8% growth rate, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 43.9%.
While the United States remains the largest market by total value, these high-growth regions in the Middle East represent critical opportunities for market diversification and future expansion for Thai exporters.

Canned Tuna is the cornerstone of Thailand's seafood exports, generating $2.49 billion in 2024.
Other major contributors include crustacean preparations ($690 million) and frozen crustaceans ($546 million). This product mix confirms Thailand's global leadership in processed and preserved seafood, particularly in the shelf-stable tuna category.