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Frozen Seafood Processing in China Industry Data and Analysis
China is one of the largest seafood-consuming countries in the world. Seafood is characterized by low fat and high protein content, and is rich in various trace elements, which caters to the current market trend of pursuing healthy food and drink. Comprising the largest portion of all processed aquatic products, frozen seafood accounts for about 70% of total output. China's frozen seafood processing revenue has increased at a CAGR of 1.7% to $29.9 billion over the past five years, including a growth rate of 1.8% in 2025 alone, when profit will be 3.7%.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released May 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China operates under the industry code 1361. The Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China consists of companies that process fish, shrimp, shellfish and other seafood by freezing. Processing frozen seafood for industrial purposes is not included in the industry. Related terms covered in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China include crustaceans, aquaculture, haccp, brc and bap.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China include Frozen fish , Frozen shellfish and Frozen crustaceans.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China include Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co., Ltd., Joyvio Food Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Ocean Family Co., Ltd.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China is $29.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China in 2026?
There are 1,419 businesses in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China?
The Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China?
The Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China has been declining at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China are Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co., Ltd., Joyvio Food Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Ocean Family Co., Ltd.
What does the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China include?
Frozen fish and Frozen shellfish are part of the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China is Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Frozen Seafood Processing industry in China.
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