Tuna Fish Market Report 2026

The tuna fish market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $36.12 billion in 2025 to $37.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global seafood consumption, growth of canned fish processing capacity, increasing reliance on tuna as a protein source, expansion of cold chain logistics, rising participation in commercial fishing activities.

The tuna fish market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $43.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for certified sustainable seafood, rising investments in cold storage infrastructure, expansion of premium tuna product offerings, growing focus on seafood traceability technologies, increasing consumption in emerging economies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable fishing practices, rising demand for traceable seafood products, growing popularity of ready-to-eat tuna products, expansion of frozen tuna supply chains, enhanced focus on quality preservation.

Rising tuna consumption is significantly driving the growth of the tuna fish market in the coming years. Tuna fish refers to any of the seven species of oceanic fishes in the genus Thunnus, many of which are large and hold high commercial value as food. Tuna is consumed for its nutritional benefits, convenience, and versatility in cooking, providing a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and other essential nutrients. For instance, in 2024, according to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), a UK-based government body, the UK imported 107 thousand tonnes of tuna, an increase of 14.2 thousand tonnes, or 15%, compared to 2023. Therefore, rising tuna consumption is supporting the growth of the tuna fish market.

Key companies in the tuna fish market are focusing on strategic investments to strengthen their market position. Strategic investments refer to the deliberate allocation of financial resources to achieve long-term business objectives. For instance, in October 2023, BlueNalu, a US-based cell-cultured seafood producer, closed a $33.5 million Series B funding round and expanded partnerships with seafood leaders in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to bring its cell-cultured bluefin tuna to market once regulatory approval is obtained. The funding will support BlueNalu in scaling production and providing sustainable seafood options.

In March 2023, Sojitz Corporation, a Japan-based trading and investment company, acquired full ownership of TRY Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sojitz aims to strengthen its presence in the global seafood market, enhance supply chain control, expand its seafood product portfolio, and improve operational efficiency. TRY Inc. is a Japan-based company specializing in the processing, distribution, and sale of high-quality frozen tuna products.

Major companies operating in the tuna fish market are Bolton Group, ITOCHU Corporation, Thai Union Group Inc., Dongwon Enterprises Co. Ltd., FCF Co. Ltd., Crown Prince Inc., Mitsubishi Corporation, American Tuna Company, Alliance Select Foods Inc., Wild Planet Foods Inc., Century Pacific Foods Inc., The Jealsa Rianxeira S. AU. Group, Grupo Albacore S.A., IBL Ltd., Sea Delight, Tri Marine Group, StarKist Tuna, Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp., Bumble Bee Foods LLC, Frinsa del Noroeste S.A., A.E.C. Canning Company Limited, Ocean Brands, Balfegó Group, Mareblu SRL, Fish4Ever, John West Foods, Princes Group, Bajamar, Rio Mare.

Europe was the largest region in the tuna fish market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global tuna fish market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the tuna fish 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 tuna fish market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The tuna fish market consists of sales of bullet tuna, longtail tuna, blackfin tuna and mackerel tuna. 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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