ANALYSIS: Middle East Conflict Could Shift Global Tuna Demand

The Middle East has shown a sustained increase in demand for canned tuna. According to industry sources, in 2025, import market activity in Libya, Egypt and Jordan, among others, increased.
Since canned tuna is considered an affordable source of protein with a long shelf life, ease of transport, high nutritional value, and minimal preparation requirements, the recent escalation in the Middle East is likely to drive further growth in demand.
Thailand, the world's largest supplier of canned tuna, shipped 567,191 MT through December 2025. The total export from Thailand to Libya...
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