The sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon, is distributed in the North Pacific Ocean. Alaska red salmon rank second in production among Pacific salmon.

Canadian seafood products, whether fresh, frozen, smoked or canned, are in high demand around the world. China purchased $1.32 billion worth of Canadian seafood products in 2023.

In 2023, the Chinese market purchased $1.32 billion worth of Canadian seafood products.