U.S. Seafood Processing Industry: An Economic Profile for Policy and Regulatory Analysts

摘要

This overview is designed as a primer for understanding the intricacies of the seafood processing industry and the economic opportunities and constraints seafood processors face as small businesses. The text describes the business environment of the seafood processor from an integrated perspective by addressing the resource, and harvesting, processing, and marketing practices. Extensive statistical summaries are provided on: landings and value; industry structure by gross sales and employment; changes in the costs of doing business; production, value, and consumer demand; and the quantity and value of imports and exports of fishery products.