The seafood takeout market is expected to escalate at a CAGR of 6.50% from USD 31.1 Billion in 2022 to USD 51.3 Billion through 2032. The COVID-19 pandemic has benefited the global seafood market as more people have taken up home cooking and retail purchasing. As online markets have become the primary outlets for fish and seafood, the demand for seafood takeout has increased, particularly during the lockdown. The availability of ready-to-eat seafood has helped the seafood market to remain stable during the pandemic. COVID-19 has caused key changes in the seafood takeout market trends, business across the seafood supply chain faced unclear operating conditions during the lockdown, with governments providing unprecedented levels of assistance to employees and businesses. However, businesses had no concrete idea when export and UK foodservice markets would reopen. Market growth has been attributed to consumer awareness of the health benefits of seafood and a change in lifestyle. Non-vegetarian consumers are gradually changing their lifestyle and significantly following pescetarianism. Pescetarianism refers to vegetarian food and seafood, but no meat, such as beef, pork, or chicken. The trend towards pescetarianism and the availability of high-quality seafood like sushi, as well as the increasing consumer spending on seafood dishes are some of the main factors contributing to the growth of the seafood takeout market, boosting the demand for seafood takeout. Fresh seafood uses a majority of the market due to its health benefits, and it is highly preferred by consumers as a result of sedentary lifestyles and rising income levels, as well as an escalating awareness about health and wellness. Increasing consumer awareness of the living conditions in cattle farms and the increased demand for alternatives have also contributed to this shift. Furthermore, as meat and meat products often contain harmful pesticides and chemicals, their high consumption can be unhealthy, thus consumers are seeking alternative foods. As a result of the disappearance of sea species, the market has been hampered; however, sustainable fishing may provide a solution to resolve the environmental issues and make the market more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. About 80 percent of the total catch of the United States Commercial Fisheries and Seafood Industry are consumed as human food, which proves to have a significant demand for seafood takeout across these countries. Additionally, together with manufacturers, even retailers are introducing their own seafood brands as a part of strategies to expand their markets, like Walmart. Asian economies, such as China and India, are making well known fish related cuisines across the world. This is being reflected by the wide range of fish related dishes on offer at restaurants across the region that are cashing in on the seafood takeout markets key trends & opportunities.
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In the United States, the seafood takeout market is estimated to reach US$ billion by 2032, rising at a CAGR of 39.8% throughout the forecast period.