Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish

Demand for eco-certified fish is growing in the US and Europe, driven by young consumers and those viewing the products as status symbols. In the US, supermarket choice is influenced by eco-certification commitments, while Canada's primary European export markets include France, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Spain.

• Demand for eco-certified fish is increasing annually in Europe and the United States. In Europe, the primary markets for seafood exports from Canada include Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and France.
• Consumer behavior regarding eco-certified fish is driven by status and demographics; many shoppers view these products as status symbols regardless of their understanding of the certification, and demand is higher among young people.
• In the United States, consumers are selecting supermarkets based on the stores' commitments to source eco-certified fish.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (n.d.). Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/five-facts-eco-certified-fish-market.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish. n.d. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/five-facts-eco-certified-fish-market.pdf.

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@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopmentndfive, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/five-facts-eco-certified-fish-market.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }