In 2020, affected by the epidemic, the total volume and value of China imported aquatic products dropped.
According to the database of China Commercial Industry Research Institute, China aquatic and seafood imports were 4.02 million tons in 2020 and 4.44 million tons in 2019. This implies a decrease of 12.5% in 2020 compared with 2019.
In terms of value, China aquatic and seafood imports in 2020 amounted to US $12,933 million, and to US $15,837 million in 2019, a decrease of 19.6%.
