The seafood segment focuses on various types of seafood, including but not limited to fish, shrimp, crab and shellfish, etc., and also covers seafood processing technology, cold chain logistics, food safety testing and other upstream and downstream technology and services.

From January to September 2025, the cumulative export value of aquatic products and their processed goods reached US$14.8 billion, representing a 3.6% increase compared with the same period last year. Within this figure, fish and fish products accounted for US$8.72 billion, marking a 5.9% year-on-year growth. In 2024, China's imports of aquatic products surpassed US$22 billion, reflecting sustained growth in domestic consumer demand for high-quality, diverse seafood products. This demonstrates a pattern of steady development in import-export trade, driven by both domestic consumption and international demand.

Shenzhen, as a pivotal city in South China, possesses exceptional marine resources and a well-developed maritime industry. The Shenzhen Municipal Government is committed to advancing the high-quality development of its marine economy, having introduced a series of policies to accelerate the construction of a globally competitive maritime hub city. Data indicates that in 2024, Guangdong Province's marine gross domestic product exceeded RMB 2 trillion, maintaining its position as the nation's leader for the 30th consecutive year, with a nominal year-on-year growth of 5.4%. Guangdong Province has established a development framework centred on Guangzhou and Shenzhen as core drivers, with Dongguan, Huizhou, Zhanjiang, and Zhuhai providing key support. The combined marine economic output of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen ‘dual-core’ region exceeds one trillion yuan.