Definition
The US Fishing industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the commercial catching or taking of finfish, shellfish, or miscellaneous marine products from a natural habitat. The catch is then sold as live or whole fish to seafood processors, fish and seafood wholesalers, export markets or direct to the public. The commercial fishing industry does not include aquaculture production (NAICS 11251), which comprise establishments primarily engaged in the farm raising of finfish, shellfish, or any other kind of animal aquaculture. It also does not include production of processed fish and seafood which takes place on board a fishing vessel. This is included in NAICS 31171 Seafood Product Preparation and Processing.

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Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.