Recommended seafood products from Canada's Atlantic coast

2024 Canadian Seafood Summit (Qingdao)

Key seafood categories along Canada's Atlantic coast

-- Live Lobster
Scientific name: Homarus americanus

In 2023, Canada exported 54,300 tons of live lobster, of which nearly 24,500 tons were exported to China, with a value of 526 million Canadian dollars. Compared with 2022, the export volume increased by 6% and the value increased by 14%. China became Canada's largest live lobster market for the first time in 2023.

-- Frozen Lobster
Scientific name: Homarus americanus

In 2023, Canada's frozen lobster exports were 72,000 tons, and China was Canada's second largest export market for frozen lobster.

-- Snow Crab
Scientific name: Chionoecetes Opilio

In 2023, Canada's snow crab exports were 69,000 tons.

-- Coldwater Shrimp
Scientific name: Pandalus borealis

About 75,000 tons of processed coldwater shrimp are shipped around the world every year.

-- Redfish
Scientific name: Sebastes fasciatus-Sebastes mentella

Redfish, inhabits deepwater basins and continental shelf edges along the Atlantic coast. This fish can be caught all year round. To ensure its freshness, it is quickly processed and frozen after catching. Redfish has tender and juicy meat, the fish fillet is firm but not dry, lean but not dry, and has a delicate taste.

— Capelin
Scientific name: Mallotus villosus

From January to June 2024, Canada exported 3,065 tons of capelin to the world, of which 614 tons were exported to China, with a value of 1.936 million Canadian dollars. China is the country that imports the most Canadian capelin after the United States.

-- Sea cucumber
Scientific name: Cucumaria frondosa

Canadian sea cucumber is gutted, cooked, dehydrated and dried in the factory 5-12 hours after arrival. The dried sea cucumber is graded by quality and packed for transportation.

-- Blue mussels
Scientific name: Mytilus edulis

From January to June 2024, Canada exported 6,189 tons of blue mussels worth 28.13 million Canadian dollars.

-- Atlantic salmon
Scientific name: Salmo salar

Melting in the mouth and delicate in flavor, Atlantic salmon is one of the most popular seafood in the world.