* Includes fresh and frozen, canned and cured fish and shellfish.
The figures are calculated on the basis of raw, edible meat (boneless equivalent weight), that is, excluding such offals as bones, viscera, and shells. Excludes game fish consumption.
Includes the resident population plus Armed Forces overseas.
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Per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the U.S. 2000-2018
The timeline shows the per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the United States from 2000 to 2018. The U.S. per capita consumption of fish and shellfish amounted to **** pounds in 2018.
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National Chicken Council. (October 27, 2020). Per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the United States from 2000 to 2018 (in pounds)* [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/183668/per-capita-consumption-of-fish-and-shellfish-in-the-us-since-2000/
National Chicken Council. "Per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the United States from 2000 to 2018 (in pounds)*." Chart. October 27, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/183668/per-capita-consumption-of-fish-and-shellfish-in-the-us-since-2000/
National Chicken Council. (2020). Per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the United States from 2000 to 2018 (in pounds)*. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/183668/per-capita-consumption-of-fish-and-shellfish-in-the-us-since-2000/
National Chicken Council. "Per Capita Consumption of Fish and Shellfish in The United States from 2000 to 2018 (in Pounds)*." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 27 Oct 2020, /statistics/183668/per-capita-consumption-of-fish-and-shellfish-in-the-us-since-2000/
National Chicken Council, Per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the United States from 2000 to 2018 (in pounds)* ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/183668/per-capita-consumption-of-fish-and-shellfish-in-the-us-since-2000/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Per capita consumption of fish and shellfish in the United States from 2000 to 2018 (in pounds)* [Graph], National Chicken Council, October 27, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/183668/per-capita-consumption-of-fish-and-shellfish-in-the-us-since-2000/
