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The global canned tuna market size reached USD 24.61 Billion in 2025, reflecting steady market performance across regions. This market is projected to grow further at a CAGR of 3.91% during the forecast period of 2026-2035, eventually reaching a value of approximately USD 36.11 Billion by 2035. Market dynamics are driven by increasing demand for convenient protein sources, with consumers prioritising health and shelf-stable options. Leading manufacturers focus on sustainable fishing practices and product innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences and ensure continued market growth in the coming years.
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In 2021, 6,355 KMT of tuna was produced globally.
Thailand and Indonesia are major exporters of processed canned tuna.
Canned tuna is increasingly being preferred over fresh tuna due its convenience, extended shelf life, and economic benefits.
Top Companies Prioritised New Product Launches to Drive Growth in the Canned Tuna Sector
Key market players have been concentrating on introducing innovative and exotic seafood options to meet the growing consumer demand for diverse and flavourful canned tuna products. These companies have actively collaborated with seasoning and ingredient manufacturers to create unique product offerings that appeal to evolving taste preferences. Among the most prominent firms operating in the global canned tuna industry were Bolton Group, Century Pacific Foods Inc., Grupo Albacora S.A., Thai Union Group PCL, Bumble Bee Foods LLC, American Tuna Inc., Ocean, and StarKist Co. Their efforts supported market expansion through differentiated products and strengthened their competitive positioning.
Bolton Group, Century Pacific Foods Inc., Grupo Albacora S.A., Bumble Bee Foods LLC, and Thai Union Group Inc. were among the leading companies in the industry. The global canned tuna market remained semi-fragmented, with these top five players collectively holding approximately 40% of the overall market share.
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In 2025, the global market canned tuna attained a value of approximately USD 24.61 Billion.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.91% between 2026 and 2035.
The market for canned tuna is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a value of around USD 36.11 Billion by 2035.
The major drivers of the market include the thriving food and beverage industry, rising disposable incomes, increasing population, and rapid development of supermarkets and convenience stores.
A major market trend is the growing demand for affordable, nutritious, and protein-rich food, particularly in developing economies.
The major canned tuna markets are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The significant species in the market for canned tuna include skipjack, albacore, bigeye and yellowfin, among others.
The various distribution channels of canned tuna are hypermarkets and supermarkets, speciality stores, online, and others.
The major market players are American Tuna, Inc., Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, Century Pacific Food Inc., Bolton Group, Golden Prize Canning Co., Ltd., Frinsa Del Noroeste S.A., KSD Interfoods Vietnam CO., LTD, StarKist Co., Foodtech JSC, Conservas Ortiz S.A., A.E.C. Canning Company Limited, American Tuna Inc., Crown Prince Inc., Grupo Albacora SA, Wild Planet Foods Inc., Ocean's, and Dongwon Enterprise Co., Ltd., among others.
Based on type, the canned light tuna segment leads the segment.
Europe is expected to hold the highest market share.
By distribution channel, the retail segment leads the market.
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