Seafood

Alaska’s seafood industry is one of the most sustainably managed natural resources in the U.S., offering investors an opportunity to engage in a globally recognized brand.

Alaska is the cornerstone of U.S. wild seafood production, supplying more than half of the nation’s wild harvest and ranking among the world’s leading producers of iconic species such as sockeye salmon, Alaska pollock, Pacific cod, sablefish, Pacific halibut, and sole (also known as flounder). A significant economic driver for both the state and the nation, Alaska's seafood industry contributes over $7 billion to the U.S. economy and directly employs almost 42,000 local jobs in harvesting, processing and management. Backed by science-based fisheries management, rigorous quality standards, and a globally trusted brand, Alaska’s seafood industry ensures long-term viability and growth for Alaska's seafood sector.

$15.8B to the U.S. economy
50,000 local jobs in fishing, processing, & logistics

With an increasing demand for wild-caught and sustainably sourced seafood, there is a growing opportunity to help Alaska’s seafood reach the global market. Currently, Alaska already produces 5 to 6 billion pounds of wild seafood, over half of which is exported internationally. The strength of Alaska’s seafood brand presents opportunities for investment in logistics, processing, and distribution.

Beyond traditional harvesting and processing, we are committed to growing the reach of our seafood production. Alaska’s robust industry offers opportunities to expand logistics capabilities, extend products for secondary processing, and produce supplementary products such as fish oils, fish meals, and supplements. Furthermore, programs like the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and the state of Alaska’s public-private partnerships create an environment that supports current and future investments.

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Unmatched Economic Value

Alaska's seafood industry delivers unmatched economic value by pairing world-class natural resources with disciplined global marketing. Major Alaska species, including sockeye salmon and Alaska pollock, earned an average 16 percent price premium over competing products, generating $318 million in additional first-wholesale value. Independent analysis shows that the Alaska Seafood brand alone created $464 million in added value in a single year demonstrating how strategic brand investment translates directly into stronger demand and more resilient coastal economies.

Targeted market development has also diversified Alaska seafood sales and stabilized long-term returns. Once largely canned or exported to Japan, Alaska sockeye salmon is now a premium fresh and frozen product across North America and Europe, becoming the state's most valuable species. According to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, since 2003, fishermen have earned $8.1 billion from sockeye harvests alone.

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