10 Countries that Export the Most Fish in the World

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9. Japan

Total exports (in tons): 388,357

Although not a part of the statistics give a number of whales are caught in Japan every year, dating back to the 12th century. Deeply embedded in their culture, whaling in Japan has been regulated, usually with self-imposed quotas. Nippon Suisan Kaisha and Maruha Nichiro employ more than 10,000 employees all over the world, and are the 2 largest fishing companies in Japan. Except for the whales, fresh sushi will give you a “whale” of time in Japan!

Countries that Export the Most Fish in the World

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