10 Countries that Export the Most Fish in the World

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10. Denmark

Total exports (in tons): 371,517

Despite being one of the 10 countries that export the most fish, the income generated by Denmark’s fishing industry only contributes roughly 0.5% of the country’s economy. One thing of note about the Danish fishing industry is the “democratic” set-up of fishing vessels – everyone on board the ship shares the value of the catch. From the captain to the cabin boy, if they haul in $10 million, then they each get an equal share.

Countries that Export the Most Fish in the World

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