However, China is also running short of inshore fishing resources and is not self-sufficient in seafood. Besides developing distant fisheries, China also imports a large amount of seafood from other countries. China's seafood imports are mainly from Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, Thailand, and other Southeast nations. U.S. exports of seafood to China usually include salmon, pollack, squid, flat fish, sole, king crab, yellow croaker and scallops. Currently, Australia and New Zealand are the two main competitors for U.S. exports.
China currently exhibits high, long-term potential in terms of seafood sales from Alaska.
Alaska seafood exports to China have increased significantly in recent years.