The figure released by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, shows that Canada’s exports of fish and seafood products in 2009 was totalled more than $3.6 billion. Minister Shea told that Canada is clearly a leader in the production of high-quality, safe and nutritious fish and seafood. The results show that global consumers are content with Canadian products which are sustainably harvested and farmed according to rigorous environmental monitoring and management regulations.
Canada exported largest seafood to its biggest markets in the United States and another 22 percent predominantly destined for European countries and Japan. In terms of value, the top five exported species by Canadian industries are lobster, snow/queen crab, Atlantic salmon, shrimp/prawn, and herring. Minister Shea informed that the stability, predictability, and innovation of Canada’s fish and seafood sector are key elements that are helping our businesses remain profitable and competitive, while providing thousands of Canadians with jobs.
She expressed the government is ready to work in support of Canadian industries as it moves toward economic recovery. The preliminary international trade figures for Canada’s fish and seafood exports were released during the annual International Boston Seafood Show taking place from March 14-16, 2010.
