This year, the value of seafood exports from Panama reached a peak in the first nine months.

According to data from Intelcom, a subsidiary of Panama's Ministry of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MICI), this record demonstrates Panama's successful diversification strategy and ongoing commercial vitality. The main driver of this growth is the aquaculture industry, particularly the South American white shrimp, which has firmly established itself as a key driver of Panama's non-mineral trade. The United States is the largest buyer of Panamanian seafood, with exports amounting to $118.3 million, accounting for 15.7% of total exports, while the Netherlands is the primary destination for Panamanian seafood exports in the European Union, with exports amounting to $64.3 million, accounting for 8.5% of total exports. Other significant export destinations include the Colón Free Trade Zone ($56.8 million), Mainland China ($46.6 million), Mexico ($39.2 million), India ($36.7 million), Costa Rica ($30.6 million), Cuba ($20.9 million), and Thailand ($19 million).